Ages Past
Scientists study things left behind to tell the story of what happened in the past. Paleontologists look at bones to help us understand how ancient creatures once survived. Archaeologists and anthropologists study how people lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Find out more about what took place in ages past.
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Scientists think there were ten different species of Mammoths. What were they like? (5m 51s)
Mammoths: Archaeologist and Paleontologists
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What kind of scientists study Mammoths? (6m 43s)
Skeletons: Just How Do They Know It’s A Dinosaur?
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Paleontologists study skeletons to learn about ancient species. (6m 12s)
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What kind of dinosaurs are found in Idaho? (5m 57s)
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What does a dinosaur egg look like? Find out here! (28m 49s)
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What did archaeologists learn about life in Egypt from King Tut’s tomb? (28m 57s)
D4K: The Science of Lewis and Clark
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Lewis and Clark made major scientific discoveries on their journey West. What were some? (28m 49s)
D4K: Dinosaurs with Jack Horner
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Learn about dinosaurs from leading paleontologist Jack Horner. (28m 49s)
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