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Volcanoes cause mass extinctions, climate change, and physical alterations of our planet. They also create great fossil records, time markers in layers of Earth, and an interesting way to study geology. A video describes how one supervolcano led to amazing fossils that changed the way people think about animals' behavior and evolution. Viewers then discover the supervolcano is in the United States and due for another major eruption relatively soon.
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Instructional Ideas
- Map the appearance of movement of the Yellowstone volcano from Oregon to Wyoming
- Based on the information given, guess when this supervolcano will erupt next
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes prior knowledge of fossils, fossil preservation, volcanoes, and US geography
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Connects historic events to current day implications
- Includes side jokes about popular culture to help keep viewers' attention
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- None