How Do You Successfully Dig Out a Fossil?
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Grades: 3 - 8
Video Description: View this video to see the process for successfully extracting a fossil from its embedded location.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Geology-7**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Before viewing the video begin a class discussion on how easy or hard it might be to uncover dinosaur bones.
- Prepare a few plastic tubs by filling with sand and plastic dinosaur skeletons. After viewing the video have students uncover the dinosaur bones using only the bristles and handle of a paintbrush or toothbrush. After the bones have been excavated, invite the students to identify the dinosaur by using online resources or classroom dinosaur books.
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
