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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an introduction to bacteria and examines fossil records, life history and ecology, systematics, and morphology.
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Website
University of California

Ucmp: Georgius Agricola

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of California provides a review of the life and contributions of Georgius Agricola (1494-1555) the 'founder of geology as a discipline'.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Annelida

For Students 9th - 10th
Berkeley offers a great site on segmented worms titled, "Introduction to Annelida, Everybody's favorite, worms."
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Website
University of California

Ucmp: The Jurassic Period, 208 to 146 Million Years Ago

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Jurassic Period, including links to more detailed information about the geology and biological changes of the period.
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Website
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Mesozoic Era

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of the Mesozoic era, and it's three divisions, the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Extensively cross-linked on important topics. Good site from Berkeley.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Annelids Life and History

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the life history and ecology of Annelids.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Cnidaria

For Students 9th - 10th
A colorful look at Cnidarians from the University of California. Be sure to click on the 4 buttons on the bottom of the page to see all the info there is on this fascinating phyla!
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Cnidarian Fossil Records

For Students 9th - 10th
At this University of California, Berkeley site you can find out far back the Cnidarians show up in Fossil records. Also, find out how much they have changed over time! Be sure to click on the highlighted words to go to other interesting...
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: The Grassland Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site to begin your study of grasslands as it gives clear definitions of terms and an explanation of how the grasslands came into existence.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Tundra

For Students 9th - 10th
Characteristics given about tundras. The two types of tundras, arctic and alpine, are both discussed.
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Graphic
University of California

Ucmp: Plate Tectonics

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides hyperlinks to the history behind and the mechanisms driving plate tectonics. Be sure to click on the globe icons for animations of plate tectonics.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Plate Tectonics: The Mechanism

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic description of the driving force behind plate movement. Describes major features of the ocean floor including mid-oceanic ridges.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Computer Model of Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
A slight departure from the classic view of DNA showing that the molecule is not exactly a twisted ladder. Good image and explanation to go with it.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Prehistoric Planet: Robert T. Bakker: Legend of Paleontology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Robert T. Bakker, paleontologist.
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Conditions for Fossil Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive animation allows you to try different areas to see how suitable they are for fossil formation.
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Whiteboard
Scholastic

Scholastic: Dinosaurs!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Scholastic provides a learning site about dinosaurs that features information and facts, games, activities, and much more. There is also a teacher's guide that provides numerous ideas for dinosaur lesson plans.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Geo Logic: The Three Stooges and Their Pet Dinosaurs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
With GEOLogic puzzles, students are asked to match each of the Three Stooges with their favorite group and species of dinosaur based on clues given from different perspectives.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Accuracy of Fossils and Dating Methods

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the accuracy of dating methods and fossils because of the scientific approach used.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Building a Dinosaur From a Chicken

For Students 9th - 10th
Renowned paleontologist Jack Horner has spent his career trying to reconstruct a dinosaur. He's found fossils with extraordinarily well-preserved blood vessels and soft tissues, but never intact DNA. So, in a new approach, he's taking...
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Interactive
TVOntario

Tvo Kids: Dino Dig

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site students play the part of a paleontologist Students must first dig up dinosaur bones using special tools and then reconstruct the dinosaur skeleton back at the lab. Along the way, the students will learn interesting facts...
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Handout
Other

Virtual Exploration Society: Roy Chapman Andrews

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about a real life Indiana Jones. Roy Andrews was a paleontologist who discovered fossils from the Cretaceous period in the middle of the Gobi Desert.
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Website
Other

University of Bristol: What Were the Dinosaurs, and How Did They Live?

For Students 9th - 10th
Answers to a series of nine questions related to dinosaurs. There are a number of links to other informative sites as well.
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Website
Other

Canal Kids: Dinossauros (Dinosaurs), a Era Dos Gigantes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A good introduction to dinosaurs for young Portuguese-speaking children. Uses an engaging writing style, cartoon-style graphics, and animation to teach about the Mesozoic era. Coverage includes types of dinosaurs and their features,...
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Website
Other

The Dinosaur Museum

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Dinosaur Museum is located in Blanding, Utah. Use this site to learn all about the exhibits and dinosaur information.

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