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Amber: The Gold from the North |
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Amber is a beautiful and mysterious substance that people have traded since the age of the Egyptians. The largest source of amber is found along the Baltic coast of Scandinavia. In this activity you will discover the story of amber and then take a quiz about this Baltic treasure. |
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Part 1: The History of Amber |
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Amber: Window to the Past
Find out just what amber is. Then scroll click on “Amber Varieties” to find out about Baltic amber. Browse “Amber in Art” to see some amazing artwork.
Web site by: The American Museum of Natural History |
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The World of Amber
How old is amber and what are the secrets it holds? Explore the many links to find out what is hidden inside it. Be sure to check out the great links found within the Amber Quiz too!
Web site by Susie Ward Aber, Emporia State University |
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Geography of Amber
Scroll down to the section “Amber in the Baltic Region” to find out who first used amber and which Baltic countries have amber deposits.
Web site by: Emporia State University |
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Nature’s Preservative
Can you bring ancient critters to life? This site tells about scientific experiments with the DNA discovered in animals trapped in amber.
Web site by: University of Wisconsin |
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Part 2: Quick Quiz on Baltic Amber |
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Take the Quiz!
Review what you have learned about the gold from the north.
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