Roadkill as Teaching Aids in Historical Geology and Paleontology
Hans G. Machel 1996 Journal of Geoscience Education v44 n3 p270-276

This Journal of Geoscience Education article illustrates how and why to use roadkill to teach students about paleontology. The article includes a description of the physical characteristics of fossils and roadkill; natural vs. anthropogenic agents of dismemberment and flattening; teaching aids, preparation, and methods; as well as photo examples of roadkill.


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Subject: Geoscience:Paleontology
Resource Type: Activities:Field Activity:Importation of field observations into the classroom, Activities:Classroom Activity, Journal Article
Special Interest: Field-Based Teaching and Learning