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A Closer Look at Fossils
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Practice what paleontologist do to find and examine fossils in the real world.
1. Exploring Fossils and the Fossil Record (e-Learning for Kids):
- Watch the tutorial about the importance of fossils and then explore different environments and learn about the fossils found there.
- Read the instructions beside the dig site, help uncover the fossils, and transport them back to Smithsonian to identify what type of dinosaur you found
- Read introduction page and click LAUNCH INTERACTIVE.
- Click on REVIEW BASICS and read instructions.
- Select the LEG POSITION from the 3 choices that would help this dinosaur glide the best.
- Set the angle of attack (flight).
- Then, click on VIEW GLIDE PATH to see what would happen.
- Try changing the settings to find out if you can make this dinosaur glide.
Exploring Fossils and the Fossil Record (e-Learning for Kids)
Time to put on your paleontologist hat to explore fossils in different environments.
Virtual Dinosaur Dig (Smithsonian)
Use the tools of a paleontologist to uncover, transport, and assemble a fossil for a museum display.
Can This Dinosaur Glide? (PBS)
The Microraptor is loose! Test this dinosaur in a wind tunnel to see how it moves.
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