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This activity features two connected hands-on activities about dinosaur bones. Using chicken or turkey bones and regular household items, learners explore the scientific process of studying fossilized bones. By exposing the bones to vinegar or heat, learners begin to understand how paleontologists use chemical processes to study the bones of animals long dead and gone. Materials List:
Dinosaur Bone ExperimentsPDF
Topics: Chemistry, Animals, The Scientific Process
Grade Level: Grades 3 and Up
Activity Type: Experiment/Lab Activity
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