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Curse of T. rex
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
Taking fossils from federal land without a permit is illegal. Only scientists
are granted such permits, and most commercial dealers disagree with this
policy. Have students discuss issues concerning the ownership and management of
public land. Who should have access to fossil finds on public lands? Who should
make decisions about how public land is managed? If something important such as
fossils or oil is discovered on that land, who owns it: the government, the
people who found it, or someone else?
After Watching
Ask students what they would do if they found a dinosaur fossil in their backyard. Who would own it? What if they found it on school grounds? Behind the back of the grocery store?
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