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Jan 15, 2012
The Devonian Period: The Age of Fish
The Devonian Period lasted from 417 million years ago to 354 million years ago. It is named for Devon, England where the old red sandstone of the Devonian period was first studied.
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Dec 9, 2011
The Permian Period: A Deadly End To The Paleozoic Era
The Permian Period is the final period of the Paleozoic Era. The greatest mass extinction that has ever occurred on earth took place at the end of this 42-million-year period.
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Nov 26, 2011
Geology-Lesson-Plan-Geology Layer Cake
Geology-Lesson-Plan-Geology Layer Cake
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Oct 24, 2011
Everything Fossils...Fossil Information for Education, Collecting and Fun!
An educational resource providing information on fossils, geologic history and earth science. Topics include fossil formation, geologic time, earth science lesson plans, and activities for kids.
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Feb 13, 2011
Amber What is it and why should I care?
Ambers rock-hard consistency does not quite fit with the deep transparent yellow characteristic.
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Aug 16, 2010
Fossil Hunting Stories From Colorado and Beyond
Fossil hunting is a new endeavor for me. My wife and I have been collecting fossils for many years now. Mostly we go to fossil shows, gem and mineral shows, and local rock shops.
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Mar 1, 2010
Crinoids, The Living Fossil
A description of crinoids both past and present. These graceful and unusual animals have been around for 450 million years.
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Mar 1, 2010
Crinoid Fossils, A buyer's Guide
A buyers guide to crinoid fossils with Pictures and information and price comparisons.
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Feb 15, 2010
Geology Activities For Kids: Starting Geology Club
Do you need geology activities? Kids LOVE rocks and fossils, minerals, and crystals, too! Most children just seem to have a natural love for rock hounding.
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Feb 15, 2010
The Mesozoic Era: Reptiles and Dinosaurs
The Mesozoic Era-The Challenges Of Life On Land. The Permian extinction provided tribulations as well as opportunities for life on land in the Mesozoic Era.
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