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PBS

Nova: Bone Diggers: Australia's Vanished Beasts

For Students 9th - 10th
Get profiles of 10 different examples of Australia's extinct megafauna. Each profile includes a picture of what the animal looked like.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Comparing Ice Age Mammals [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity allows students to compare the morphologies of 3-D printed teeth from Ice Age mammals. Students will manipulate 3-D prints and record observations in order to infer the diet of megafauna and discuss the role of technology...
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Rhinoceroses

For Students 9th - 10th
Rhinoceroses are megafauna and all five species alive today can reach over a tonne in weight as adults. While all the rhinos have horns, only the African species use them to fight with rivals. Learn more about the rhinoceroses in this...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: History of Cenozoic Life

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of life of the Cenozoic Era.
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Curated OER

Paleoindian Cultural Complexes

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent overview of early migration theories, including Bering Land Bridge (Clovis), Coastal Migration Route, Megafauna extinction, European hypothesis, etc. Site offers additional links that expand on theories as well as a timeline...

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