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Talking Science: Fossils
Find how fossils offer up clues about early Earth. Watch the video, view the slideshow, plus read articles from Science World, the award-winning science magazine, and check out online activities.
- Grades: 6–8, 9–12
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Paleontologist Ross MacPhee is the curator of mammalogy at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Find out about his favorite places in the museum, what he's working on now, and his favorite flavor of ice cream.
When you're done, find lots more science fun with Science Explorations.
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Articles
Fossil Record
Discusses the history, discovery and classification of fossils through out the Earth's evolution.
Collateral
Dinosaurs!
Scholastic offers young students a chance to study a favorite subject of theirs — dinosaurs — through several engaging online activities.
- Subjects:Archaeology and Anthropology, Earth Science, Paleontology and Fossils, Scientific Method and Process, Jobs, Careers, Work




