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Digging Into the Past
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This activity (on pages 23-27) lets learners simulate the work of scientists who take core samples of Earth's rocky layers to determine geological history.

Buried Bones
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In this activity, pairs of learners will create two make-believe dig sites by burying chicken bones in plaster of Paris--a powder that hardens when wet.

Fossil Age Estimation Model
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In this activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Dinosaurs), learners will model how paleontologists estimate the age of fossil discoveries by extracting “fossil” playing cards from newspa

Classroom Dinosaur Dig
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In this activity, learners participate in a simulated dig to discover fossilized dinosaur bones. Learners take notes, make a map and propose theories about dinosaurs.

Dinosaur Footprints & Fossils
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In this activity, early learners simulate fossil prints in play dough or clay.

Paleontologists: Can You Dig It?
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In this activity, learners explore the work of paleontologists.

Finding Fossils
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This activity (located on page 4 of the PDF under GPS: Baby Dinosaurs Activity) is a full inquiry investigation to determine the age of fossils based on where they are discovered.