Science·Dinosaurs & Paleontology·conceptual
Mary Anning, Fossil Hunter
Know who Mary Anning was — a pioneering fossil hunter from Lyme Regis, England, who discovered ichthyosaur and plesiosaur skeletons in the early 1800s and contributed to our understanding of prehistoric life
Suggested ages 7–9
Learning journey
Your child is becoming a young paleontologist — learning how fossils form, what they tell us about ancient life, and discovering fascinating facts about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them.
Evidence of understanding
- State that Mary Anning lived in England in the early 1800s and hunted for fossils along the coast
- Name at least one of her major discoveries (ichthyosaur or plesiosaur)
- Explain why her work was important — she helped scientists understand that extinct creatures once lived on Earth
Assessment prompt
Has Mary Anning, Fossil Hunter heard of Mary Anning? Can they tell you who she was and why she was important to the study of fossils?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.