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Dino Fossils

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Primary paleontologists discover the information they can gather from examining fossils. They place pictures in the correct sequence showing how an animal becomes a fossil. They discuss which sediments would preserve fossils better as well.

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dinosaurs, fossils

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dinosaurs, fossils, science
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1st - 2nd
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Science
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Activities & Projects
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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