What's the best place to look for dinosaur fossils?
From Mystery Doug
8 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
Summary
Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "What's the best place to look for dinosaur fossils?" -- and follows the clues. The best fossil-hunting spots are dry places like badlands and deserts, where old sedimentary rock is worn open and easy to see. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.
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Discussion
Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "What's the best place to look for dinosaur fossils?"
- What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
- What surprised you most about fossil, or what did you already know?
- What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: fossil, sedimentary, dig.
Try it: Explain the answer to "What's the best place to look for dinosaur fossils?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.