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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: Evolution: How to Become a Fossil

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about what a fossil is, the different types that scientists use for study, and processes that form them. [2:57]
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Discovery Reveals Modern Hippos Evolved in Africa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on a recent fossil discovery in Kenya that reveals new information about the evolution of the modern-day hippo. Includes video.
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PBS

Idaho Ptv: Science Trek: Dinosaurs

For Students 2nd - 6th
A comprehensive overview of dinosaurs. Includes three videos: a half-hour show, a video short, and a short video where an expert answers children's questions. Other features of the site include facts, links, games and activities, a...
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Children's Discovery Museum

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose: Mammoth Discovery: Meet Lupe

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet Lupe, a young mammoth who lived during the Ice Age, and learn all about her existence during that time period. Take a virtual trip to the actual mammoth dig site in San Jose and see what the scientists discovered.
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Other

Digital Library for Earth System Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from Digital Library for Earth System Education provides materials for students and teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geological Institute: Evolution and the Fossil Record

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Geological Institute has done an excellent job of defining and explaining evolution in this online booklet. Darwin, fossils, natural selection, and change over time are some of the concepts that are covered. Make sure to see...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Fossil Fondue

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To understand how fossils are formed, students model the process of fossilization by making fossils using small toy figures and melted chocolate. They extend their knowledge to the many ways that engineers aid in the study of fossils,...
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Other

The Academy of Natural Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the museum. It shows the viewer what is currently on exhibit, interesting facts, and many links to other exhibits.
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Other

Digital Library for Earth System Education (Dlese)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides materials for teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or tutorial). Site is focused on earth science, geography, and...
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Virginia Tech

Virginia Polytechnic Institute: Greenhouse Dinosaur Extinction Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive page discusses the Asteroid Impact vs. Volcano-Greenhouse dinosaur extinction debate. It was written by paleontologist, professor, and scientist Dr. Dewey McLean.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Dinosaurs: Bambiraptor and Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
A 14-year-old boy found the fossils of a brand new species of dinosaur--the Bambiraptor. Find out the fun facts about what scientists have discovered about the Bambiraptor and how closely it was related to birds with this resource.
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Yale University

Yale Peabody Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This home page describes what the museum has to offer. Links to the exhibits and more information is provided at the bottom of the site.
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Other

Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
This site can be viewed in 3 different languages. When a language is chosen information about the institute comes up and icons are presented for more information.
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University of California

Ucmp: Georges Cuvier

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of California, Berkeley offers a biography of George Cuvier. Scientific ideas of George Cuvier are presented, such as those related to comparative anatomy, fossils, the idea of extinction, and others....
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University of California

Ucmp: Continental Drift

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive view of drifting continents will help you relate their positions to particular geologic eras. You can get detailed information on each of the eras as well.
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University of California

Ucmp: The Pliocene Epoch

For Students 9th - 10th
A good brief review with links to additional information and a clickable chart showing the subdivisions of the Pliocene Epoch.
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University of California

Ucmp: The Pleistocene

For Students 9th - 10th
The UCMP Berkeley provides a brief overview of the Pleistocene Era, including links to more information.
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University of California

Ucmp: The Silurian Period

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief overview of the Silurian Era, links to specific information during the era, and a chart of the major subdivisions of the Silurian Period.
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University of California

Ucmp: The Devonian Period

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Devonian Period, including links to additional details on four categories and a table showing the subdivisions of the Devonian Era.
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University of California

Ucmp: Thomas Malthus

For Students 9th - 10th
University of California Berkeley offers a description of how Malthus' book "Essay on the Principle of Population" influenced Darwin and Wallace while they worked on their theories of natural selection.
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University of California

Ucmp: Antony Van Leeuwenhoek

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from University of California has a biography and picture of Antony van Leeuwenhoek, a scientist in the 18th century.
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University of California

Ucmp: The Ophiuroidea

For Students 9th - 10th
All about the Ophiuroidea. Includes a picture of the fossil along with the history.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introducing Crinoids

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from University of California is an introduction to crinoids with pictures. Click on another link to learn about the history and ecology, fossils, or morphology.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Echinoidea

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of California Berkeley site provides a detailed overview of echinoids, including a focus on how well they fossilize.

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