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Scientists, collaborators, and friends dig into the fossil record

Grade Level(s):

  • College

Source:

  • UC Museum of Paleontology

Resource type:

  • Science Story

Discipline:

  • Earth science
  • Life Science

Time: 10 minutes

Overview

This Science Short describes how two paleontologists collaborate as friends and mentor/mentee on a research project. Get tips on using Science Stories in class.

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