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 The Harris Loan Center:
SEPTEMBER—Climate Change
During the month of September, we’ll take a look at how burning fossil fuels like coal and oil increases carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and other gases in the atmosphere.
Scientists believe that these greenhouse gases are causing Earth’s surface temperature to rise, contributing to global warming. By studying fossil records, Field Museum researchers can predict how these atmospheric changes may affect the diversity and survival of life on Earth.
To prepare your students for our various exhibits and programs about Climate Change, consider the following Harris Loan materials:
EXPERIENCE BOXES
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300 Million Years Ago in Illinois
Pre-K and higher
Examine the fossil remains of plants and animals that lived in Illinois during the Coal Age. Learn about The Tully Monster, and make fossil rubbings from casts.
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Explore! Rain Forest
Higher level
Explore the rain forest with all your senses. Hear birdcalls, smell plant products, and observe bird specimens, seeds, and leaves. "Islands in the Jungle" videotape included.
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Fossils from Fossil Lake
Pre-K and higher
The rocks of southwestern Wyoming contain evidence of its prehistoric subtropical environment. Preserved in these rocks are fossil fish, reptiles, insects, mammals, and plants. Kit includes casts and real fossils, photographs, and a videotape.
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Fossils from Paleozoic Seas
Pre-K and higher
New forms of life exploded in the warm seas of the Paleozoic Era, and their remains were preserved as fossils. Examine fossil remains of trilobites and other Paleozoic life forms to learn about life's diversity, extinction, and fossil formation.
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Fossils from Paleozoic Seas
Pre-K and higher
New forms of life exploded in the warm seas of the Paleozoic Era, and their remains were preserved as fossils. Examine fossil remains of trilobites and other Paleozoic life forms to learn about life's diversity, extinction, and fossil formation.
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Geology of Illinois
Pre-K and higher
Parts of Illinois once were covered with glacial ice sheets. Learn how glaciers and other earth processes shaped the land. Kit includes photographs, rock and soil specimens, and maps.
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Renewable Energy
Grades 4-8
Explore the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy. Understand the impact of our energy choices on the environment while you create your own solar, water, and wind energy experiments.
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Trees
Pre-K and higher
Examine tree-stem cross sections to see annual growth patterns. Practice identifying the trees in your areas with our tree identification booklet and twig key.
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EXHIBIT CASES
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General
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Deer Management
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Fossils
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Model of A Gold Mine
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Model of An Oil Well
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Pebbles—Lessons in Geology
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Winter Tree Identification
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Winter Scenes
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Bobwhite
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Snow Bunting
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Prairie Chicken
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Peregrine Falcon
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Snowshoe Hare
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American Goldeneye
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Lapland Longspur
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Snowy Owl
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Cottontail Rabbit
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Redpoll
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Vesper Sparrow
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Tree Sparrow
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Winter Wren
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Spring Scenes
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Bloodroot
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Skunk Cabbage
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Raccoon
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Garter Snake
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Shooting Star
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Violet Birdsfoot
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White Trillium
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Whip-poor-will
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Yellow Adler’s Tongue
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Summer Scenes
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Long-horned Beetle
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Dickcissel
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Turk’s Cap Lily
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Water Lily
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American Lotus
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Ovenbird
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Painted Turtle
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Spotted Turtle
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Taxidermy
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Towhee
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Fall Scenes
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Witch Hazel
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Jumping Mouse
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Ring-necked Pheasant
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Taxidermy
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Fox Snake
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