Pleasant Hill Elementary fourth and fifth graders recently participated in a fun mix of science and art. Local artist Amy Westphal of Amy Westphal Pottery gave a special presentation to the students called “Crinoids in Clay.” Montgomery County is uniquely rich in crinoid fossils, and the kids learned some truly interesting facts about the physiology and lives of these ancients sea creatures. After the presentation, students were able to create their own crinoid “fossil” in clay, as well as see some fossils up close. Westphal will fire the students’ clay pieces in her kiln and return them for the students to take home. This activity was sponsored by the Linden Carnegie Public Library.
