What Can Fossils Teach Us?

Offered By: TED via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore the thrilling world of paleontology in this 22-minute TED talk by renowned paleontologist Paul Sereno. Discover how fossils provide crucial clues to evolution's genius as Sereno recounts his adventures in strange landscapes, scorching heat, and encounters with (sometimes) mad crocodiles. Learn about a new approach to engage students in the excitement of prehistoric discovery. Gain insights into the challenges and rewards of scientific fieldwork, and understand how studying fossils contributes to our understanding of Earth's history and the development of life.

Syllabus

Paul Sereno: What can fossils teach us?

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