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Making Prehistory

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Young scholars create mock fossil records based on current scientific theories about prehistory. By learning about what fossil records teach us about different prehistoric time periods, students gain a greater understanding of theories of prehistory in general.

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Grade
6th - 12th
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Science
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45 mins
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