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Fossil insects take to social media

Grade Level(s):

  • 9-12
  • College

Source:

  • UC Museum of Paleontology

Resource type:

  • Science Story

Discipline:

  • Life Science

Time: 5 min

Overview

This Science Short illustrates scientific collaboration in the context of research about fossil insects. Get tips on using Science Stories in class.

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