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American Museum of Natural History

Welcome the American Museum of Natural History course!


In this course, you'll explore some of the most popular and engaging topics in science using resources and artifacts from the American Museum of Natural History. Get ready to deepen your knowledge of our species, our planet, and our universe!
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Unit 1: Dinosaurs

What is a dinosaur?: DinosaursHow do scientists study dinosaurs? : DinosaursDinosaur extinction: Dinosaurs
Dinosaur fossils: Dinosaurs

Unit 2: The Universe

Planets: The UniverseStars: The UniverseGalaxies: The Universe
Universe: The Universe

Unit 3: Human Evolution

Evolution: the basics (American Museum of Natural History): Human EvolutionHuman evolution: the evidence (American Museum of Natural History): Human EvolutionEvolution and human health (American Museum of Natural History): Human Evolution

Unit 4: Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Plate Tectonics: Earthquakes and VolcanoesVolcanoes: Earthquakes and VolcanoesEarthquakes: Earthquakes and Volcanoes
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