General Fossil Collection (Product Code: SLE/GG/14) is an introductory selection of 15 fossils that illustrates the major life forms present throughout geologic history. A descriptive key sheet and a geologic time chart guide students as they learn to recognise basic fossils and match each one to its era, which makes the set a natural fit for middle-school geography, general science and early biology lessons. As practical junior science lab equipment, it gives learners real specimens to hold instead of textbook pictures. The collection is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of fossils | 15 |
| Coverage | Major life forms present throughout geologic history |
| Reference material | Descriptive key sheet and geologic time chart |
| Learning aim | Introducing basic fossils and matching each fossil to its era |
| Supplied as | Fossil collection |
Many teachers run the collection as a matching challenge: pairs of students pick a fossil, describe its shape and texture, look it up on the descriptive key sheet and then place it on the correct band of the geologic time chart. With only 15 pieces, the whole set can be worked through in a single lesson, and the finished chart becomes a timeline the class can discuss — which life forms appear early, which come later, and what that suggests about how life on Earth developed.
The collection also makes a good starting point for explaining how fossils form, why most are found in sedimentary rock and what they tell us about past environments. For younger groups, laying a long paper strip on the floor as a timeline and walking the fossils along it helps them grasp the scale of geologic time. Keep the pieces in their packaging between lessons and check the count before putting the set away.
ScienceLab is how Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, an Ambala, Haryana company, presents its educational range to schools and colleges. The fossils in this collection are natural specimens that the company supplies alongside the key sheet and time chart; it does not describe them as manufactured items. Institutions in India and international markets can find out more on the company profile.
Pair the General Fossil Collection with these items for a fuller unit on fossils and earth history:
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What does the General Fossil Collection include?
Fifteen fossils plus a descriptive key sheet and a geologic time chart for matching each fossil to its era.
Which age group is it best for?
It is aimed at introducing basic fossils, so it suits middle-school and early secondary classes. Senior classes may prefer the larger Advanced Fossil Collection.
Can students handle the fossils directly?
Yes, with supervision. Ask students to handle them over a table, avoid dropping or scratching them and return each piece after use.
Is a list of the individual fossils available?
Please ask through our contact page and we will share the specimen list for the collection you are ordering.
Can I buy several collections for different sections or schools?
Yes. Multiple collections can be quoted together for schools, school groups and distributors in India and international markets.
What information speeds up a quotation?
The product code SLE/GG/14, the number of collections, your delivery location and any paperwork your purchase office needs.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026