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D4K: Fossils
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What is a fossil?
Fossils are the remains of dead plants and animals preserved over time in the earth. They can be millions of years old and they can tell us a lot about what the world was like a long, long time ago. Experts answer student’s questions about fossils.
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D4K: Fossils
Special | 28m 52sVideo has Closed Captions
Fossils are the remains of dead plants and animals preserved over time in the earth. They can be millions of years old and they can tell us a lot about what the world was like a long, long time ago. Experts answer student’s questions about fossils.
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Science Trek
Science Trek is a place where parents, kids, and educators can watch short, educational videos on a variety of science topics. Every Monday Science Trek releases a new video that introduces children to math, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career potentials in a fun, informative way.More from This Collection
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