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The Day The Mesozoic Died

By: Chris Monsour
Science Topic
EvolutionEarth Science
Level
High School — GeneralHigh School — AP/IB

Chris Monsour describes how he uses the short film The Day The Mesozoic Died in his classroom. The film illustrates the scientific process, showing the evidence that led to the hypothesis that an asteroid impact killed the dinosaurs. The extensive supplementary materials provided with the film help to dive deeper into the topic and engage students.

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