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INTRODUCTION FOR TEACHER: Students will simulate a paleontologist's job by removing "fossils" from cookies and by sifting through organic material to find actual fossils. They will also create an illustrated story about birds in the context of paleontology.
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naturalsciences.org/files/documents/enc/TH_Chipping_Awa...
naturalsciences.org/files/documents/enc/TH_Chipping_Away_at_Fossils.pdf
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Now, at the University of Texas, I have a chance to work with some great scientific tools for studying fossils, like CAT scanners ... To be one, you should read as much as you can, go on digs that museums run if you can, go to college and study biology and then study some more after college to get a degree in paleontology.
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www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4740
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Paleontology, the study of past life, is the primary emphasis of the Natural History Section of the Arizona Museum of Natural History. The Natural History Section ... (Left) Excavation of mammoth tusk and associated fossils in Gilbert, AZ. (Right) Skull of Zuniceratops.; ... Tools for removing a fossil from the field.
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www.azmnh.org/paleo/default.aspx
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Start talking paleontology, dinosaurs and other fossils, and often certain images pop up: men in laughably clean khakis and pith helmets removing bones with paintbrushes at digs in remote and exotic desert locations.
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www.vernal.com/pages/full_story?article-So-what-is-a-Paleontologist-%20=&page_label=results_content&id=1836590-So-what-is-a-Paleontologist-&widget=push&open=&
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The paleontologist's tools of choice are soft-bristled brushes, ... Paleontology is a science shrouded in mystery; however, ... Removing them from their context destroys much of the information critical to scientists. Context refers to where they are found geologically and in what position the fossils are found. By removing fossils,
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www.nps.gov/badl/brochures/pigdig.pdf
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learn about the tools paleontologists use on a field dig; ... Paleontology is a science dealing with the life of past geological periods as known from fossil remains. Paleontologists look for, discover, excavate, and study fossils to learn about life on Earth during prehistoric times.
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www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g35/sm...
www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g35/smfossilsrock.html
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We are also excited about Kids & Fossils. We have developed our PaleoKits for Kids series to provide children with an exciting, educational trip into the real fossil world. Our PaleoKits will let the child in your life uncover REAL, 50 Million Year Old Fossils with REAL Paleontology Tools.
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www.paleotools.com/
www.paleotools.com/
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Fossils occur commonly around the world although just a small proportion of life makes it into the fossil record. ... Safety notice: Fossil hunting can at times pose a risk to personal safety, in particular within environments close to the coast, cliffs or in quarries and when using the tools and equipment illustrated.
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www.discoveringfossils.co.uk/whatisafossil.htm
www.discoveringfossils.co.uk/whatisafossil.htm
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It's a good idea to spend some time considering the tools and equipment you're likely to require while fossil hunting at Crail. ... Chisel: A chisel is required in conjunction with a hammer for removing fossils from the rock. In most instances a large chisel should be used for completing the bulk of the work,
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www.discoveringfossils.co.uk/crail_fossils.htm
www.discoveringfossils.co.uk/crail_fossils.htm
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