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Image credit: Chip Clark, Smithsonian.
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The Museum Online – Activities, Events, and Resources
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Fossil and modern Ginkgo leaves. Image credit: Smithsonian.
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Fossil Atmospheres – A Smithsonian Citizen Science Project
Ginkgo trees evolved before the dinosaurs, survived three mass extinctions, and one species is still living today. We are researching how the cells of leaves on Ginkgo trees have changed over time and how we can use this knowledge to learn about the ancient atmosphere of the Earth. You can help us track climate change over millions of years by counting cells of modern and fossil Ginkgo leaves.
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Ornithologist Sahas Barve. Image credit: Jennifer Renteria, Smithsonian.
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Smithsonian Science How Video Webinars
We've moved our popular webcast series to video webinars to connect learners to natural history science and careers more often. Webinars will be presented on Zoom video. All times are Eastern Time. (Registration is requested, but not required.)
How Birds Stay Warm with Ornithologist Sahas Barve
Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Exploring Minerals with Geologist Gabriela Farfan
Thursday, April 9, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. EDT
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Paleontologist Laura Soul with Maggy Benson and Emmanuel Kyei-Baffour. Image credit: Jennifer Renteria, Smithsonian.
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Video Webinar: Fossil Friday with Paleontologist Laura Soul
Friday, April 3, 2020, 1:00 p.m. ET
Ancient Sea Monsters: Meet a Pliosaur
Connect with paleontologists from the National Museum of Natural History to explore fossils and connections to Earth's history in this video webinar series. Experts will prompt students to make and share observations throughout the webinar and will take student questions throughout the program. In this episode, paleontologist Laura Soul will talk about pliosaurs: large marine reptiles that lived millions of years ago during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. (Registration is requested, but not required.)
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From The Ocean Portal: Sea Turtles!
Did you know that there are 7 species of sea turtle? They include the leatherback, hawksbill, olive ridley, Kemp's ridley, green, loggerhead, and flatback.
What other questions do you have about sea turtles? We've got all the answers on our sea turtle overview, a page that dives into everything you could possibly want to know about sea turtles.
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Host Maggy Benson with Geologist Michael Wise. Image credit: Jennifer Renteria, Smithsonian.
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Smithsonian Science How Webcast Archives
52 Smithsonian Science How videos feature Smithsonian experts covering topics in Earth Science, Life Science, Paleontology, and Social Studies. All of the programs were originally recorded at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. You can watch any or all of them for free on our website.
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Written in Bone
Explore forensic anthropology through a series of case studies, including colonial burials in Virginia and Maryland. Originally created to complement the temporary Written in Bone exhibition, this website includes videos, activities, a 3D site tour, and a webcomic.
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More Online Resources
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Thank You
Thanks to support from generous people like you, the National Museum of Natural History is able to continue providing free educational resources, digital exhibits, and more. We're so grateful for your partnership.
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