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Website
University of Florida

Fmnh: Vertebrate Paleontology

For Students 9th - 10th
Has a large group of vertebrate fossil pictures, a guide on preparing fossils, and much more.
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Handout
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Scientists Catch the Early Bird

For Students 9th - 10th
A 100-million year old fossil was found in China. It was thought to have been a bird similar to a loon. Read more about this fantastic find.
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Handout
San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Extinct Gray Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct gray whale.
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Website
University of Florida

U. Florida Museum: Fossil Horse Cyber Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting site about prehistoric horses. Has a large gallery of fossilized horse pictures as well as an area explaining how a horse becomes fossilized.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Dig This!

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about learning history by studying fossils and rocks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Interactive
Other

Footprints Science: Fish Fossil

For Students 9th - 10th
This short animation illustrates how a fish fossil is formed.
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Handout
Other

Lake Powell: Vertebrate Fossils

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains several pictures of vertebrate fossils. The text would be too difficult for elementary school but the pictures of the vertebrates could be used to supplement the lesson plan.