Fossil Feature

GRADES
3-4

STANDARDS SUPPORTED
NCCRS-Science: SC.3.7.2.B; SC.4.6.3.B; 

PROGRAM DURATION 
45 minutes

DESCRIPTION
Become a paleontologist and investigate fossils and adaptations of animals that lived in the Mesozoic Era – the Age of Dinosaurs. Discover how fossils form and the clues they provide to help scientists understand ancient life.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Students will focus on one of seven investigations and share their discoveries with the rest of the class. After the program, under the guidance of their teacher, students will have the opportunity to explore adaptations in the Bizarre Beast exhibit and excavate fossil rhinoceroses in the Marx Center.

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