Intro to Paleontology: Ammonites and Other Fossils

Unearth the secrets of prehistoric life! Explore fossils, from iconic ammonites to ancient plants, and learn how they reveal Earth's history and evolution.

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The World of Paleontology: Foundations and Fossilization

Unit 1: Paleontology: Scope and Significance

Unit 2: Types of Fossils and Fossilization

Dating the Past: Stratigraphy and Geochronology

Unit 1: Principles of Stratigraphy

Unit 2: Relative Dating Techniques

Unit 3: Radiometric Dating

Ammonites: A Case Study in Paleontology

Unit 1: Introduction to Ammonites

Unit 2: Ammonite Classification

Unit 3: Ammonite Paleoecology and Extinction

Beyond Ammonites: Exploring Other Fossil Groups and Paleoecology

Unit 1: Trilobites: Ancient Arthropods

Unit 2: Brachiopods: The Lamp Shells

Unit 3: Fossil Plants: A Green History

Unit 4: Paleoecology: Fossil Ecosystems

Fossil Discoveries, Ethics, and Further Exploration

Unit 1: Significant Fossil Discoveries

Unit 2: Ethics in Paleontology