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San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: American Lion
A brief look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and feeding habits of prehistoric American lions.
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San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Albertosaurus
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the Albertosaurus dinosaur.
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San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Ankylosaur
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the ankylosaurus.
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San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Allodesmus
Learn what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct seal-like allodesmus.
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San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: American Mastodon
A detailed look at what fossil evidence unveils about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct American mastodon.
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San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Cycads
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct cycad plant.
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San Diego Natural History Museum: Feathered Dinosaurs: Dinosaur Root Words [Pdf]
Go to page 7 of this teacher's guide to find dinosaur root words. These can be used to make flashcards. Many of these roots are found in English words. Choose some of these root words and identify at least one corresponding English word.
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San Diego Natural History Museum: Mineral Matters
Learn more about the properties of minerals.
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San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Scallop
Brief look at fossil evidence that reveals the life and ecological interactions of the extinct scallop.
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San Diego Natural History Museum: Mineral Matters: Color
Don't be fooled! While color is one way to identify a mineral, it can often be misleading. Quartz is one example of a mineral that can change colors depending on its chemical make-up.
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San Diego Natural History Museum: Mineral Matters: Luster
A brief introduction to identifying a mineral by its luster. Examples of terms used to describe luster, such as metallic, glassy, and dull are listed.
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San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Crassatellid Clam
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of this extinct species of a clam.