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EXTINCTO: Fossils Speak Out!
Extincto is a podcast series that uses audio theater to connect and engage children with natural history collections. What does it mean to be extinct? At this most unusual museum, fossils tell their stories-- but only children can hear what they are saying! Listeners of the audio series learn about key concepts related to extinction and what factors currently threaten our biodiversity today. Each episode is written and produced to be under 10 minutes in length making it easier for elementary aged children to digest and for teachers to integrate into their lesson plans.
Every museum specimen has a story to tell and through story children learn about concepts related to deep time and our ancient Earth and concepts such as deep time. Each episode is written and produced to be under 10 minutes in length making it easier for learners (ages 7 and up) to digest the content and for teachers to integrate the stories into lessons.
Every museum specimen has a story to tell and through story children learn about concepts related to deep time and our ancient Earth and concepts such as deep time. Each episode is written and produced to be under 10 minutes in length making it easier for learners (ages 7 and up) to digest the content and for teachers to integrate the stories into lessons.
Episode 2
Through the Collection Glass
In this episode we will meet Amos an ammonite and Natalie a nautilus who discover what it means to be extinct.
Key terms:
Extant--A species still living today
Extinct-A species that is no longer living
Voiceovers in this episode:
Starring Mary Timpany as Natalie the nautilus
Kevin Kline as narrator and Amos the ammonite
Written and directed by Anne Basham
Key terms:
Extant--A species still living today
Extinct-A species that is no longer living
Voiceovers in this episode:
Starring Mary Timpany as Natalie the nautilus
Kevin Kline as narrator and Amos the ammonite
Written and directed by Anne Basham
Episode 3
Fit or Not? Amos and Natalie Investigate
The conversation continues as Amos Ammonite and Natalie Nautilus carry out a scientific investigation in attempts to solve a mystery. How is it that a large asteroid that struck earth 66 million years ago wiped out all non-avian dinosaurs including the ammonites, but not the nautilus? Amos wants to know why----
Key Terms for this episode:
Aptychus: An aptychus is a hard plate-like structure that is part of the body of an ammonite. It may have served to cover the opening of their shell or functioned as part of a jaw structure.
Endangered species: Species that are under threat of extinction.
Phytoplankton: Many marine organisms depend on plankton for survival. An organism is considered plankton if it is carried by tides and currents, and cannot swim well enough to move against these forces. Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that carry out photosynthesis to convert the sun’s rays into energy. If their numbers were to decline as drastically as 90%, there would be a significant reduction in atmospheric oxygen. Because they need the sun’s energy, phytoplankton are found near the water’s surface.
Resilient: To be strong with the capability to adapt to change.
Rhinophores: Sensory organs used to detect chemicals in the water, similar to a sense of smell. They can also be used to find food and detect predators.
Species: Refers to a group of organisms who reproduce within the same group
Starring Mary Timpany as Natalie nautilus
Kevin Kline as Prof. Witherspoon and Amos ammonite
Written/Produced by Anne Basham/EcoCast Network
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