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    • College Curriculum
      • Unit 1: Introduction
      • Unit 2: Geology
      • Unit 3: Fossilization
    • Paleontologist's Path: Grades 1 - 3
    • Paleontologist's Path: Grades 4 - 6
    • Paleontologist's Path: Grades 7 - 12
    • Paleontology for High School
      • Unit One: Nature of Science
      • Unit Two: Paleontology
      • Unit Three: Evolution
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    • Florissant Fossil Beds Wins Online Contest
    • Florissant Fossil Beds to Build First Permanent Visitor Facility
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