Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter
The story of Mary Anning, a pioneering paleontologist who made significant fossil discoveries.
Key Questions
- Explain how Mary Anning's discoveries changed scientific understanding of ancient life.
- Analyze the challenges she faced as a woman in science during her time.
- Predict what new discoveries might be made by paleontologists in the future.
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