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Insects Preserved in Amber

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Students examine and discuss amber and fossils in amber. They simulate the preservation of an insect in amber using glue, a dead insect, and food coloring, listen to a poem about amber, and view real amber under a magnifying glass or microscope.

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Grade
K - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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