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Select a topic that we have covered in lecture, lab, or the textbook that you find particularly interesting

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Select a topic that we have covered in lecture, lab, or the textbook that you find particularly interesting. You are welcome to look over the syllabus and choose a topic that we will cover later in the quarter, if you wish. In three paragraphs (600 words minimum), write an explanation of this topic for the average layperson, a person who is unfamiliar with introductory paleontology or geology. For example, if you were to explain the "Cambrian Explosion" to a friend or family member, how would you go about it? What terms would you need to define first? Can you explain this important concept to someone in basic terms? (This is just an example of a topic you could choose!) Practicing this skill of explaining scientific concepts to others not only solidifies your own understanding of the material, but can be educational and entertaining to your friends and family. Additionally, you will gain an awareness of how challenging a task it is to create interesting scientific documentaries, newspaper articles on scientific discoveries, and science museum exhibits.

Select a topic of your choice (it MUST be related to topics covered in lecture or lab), and if you are unsure if it is an acceptable topic, feel free to ask the professor for confirmation or input. You are encouraged to include pictures if you like, but they are certainly not required. If you do choose to use pictures, please cite them (at least list a website link if you can't find the photographer's name). You are also encouraged to read and comment on your classmates' entries, but be civil and keep criticism constructive.

A sample blog can be found here: http://voices. nationalgeographic.com/2014/ 06/24/the-importance-of-silly- putty-in-paleontology/

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