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This activity features two connected hands-on activities about dinosaur bones. Using chicken or turkey bones and regular household items, learners explore the scientific process of studying fossilized bones. By exposing the bones to vinegar or heat, learners begin to understand how paleontologists use chemical processes to study the bones of animals long dead and gone. Use this bone-themed activity around the Thanksgiving holiday and repurpose some leftovers.
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 to 7 days
- $1 - $5
- Ages 8 - 18
- Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List ()
- 2 chicken or turkey bones (drumstick or thigh are best)
- pot of water for boiling
- jar with lid
- ordinary white vinegar
- pan or cookie sheet
- paper towels
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth's History
- Dinosaurs
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Earth's History
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Life Sciences
- Cells
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
- Acids and Bases
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Chemistry
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Center for Technology Innovation, Lawrence Hall of Science
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Regents of the University of California, 2005