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Fossil Record Teacher Resources
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Tenth graders study the timeline of life on Earth. They learn about the progression of prokaryotes to single celled eukaryotes and the development of increasingly complex multicellular organisms.
Students stud the concept of Pangaea by using Wegener's clues to construct a map of the continents joined together. They determine how fossil distribution can be used to enhance the study of continental drift. They locate the following and mark them on a world outline map; Urals, Alps, Iceland, San Andreas fault, Andes mountains, volcanoes in Italy.
Fifth graders engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of determining the history of the earth by using fossil evidence. They make inferences about the evidence that is shown in the sedimentary rocks and how changes occurred over time.
Middle schoolers study dinosaurs and the paleontologists that have made significant discoveries. For this investigative lesson students divide into groups and research a certain paleontologist then using a computer they can create their own virtual dinosaur.
Students build star centers and perform experiments to evaluate the properties of stars. Using a radiometer, they make calculations and record their data on a class chart.
Tenth graders discuss anomalies in nature and science. They discuss times that anomalies led to the collection of data that explained the phenomena and contributed to changing scientific understandings. Students work in groups to research different aspects of evolutionary theory.
Seventh graders study the law of superposition by creating models of fossils in layers of rock. They examine how fossils are usually found in sedimentary rock which leads to the study of geologic history in those rocks.
Pupils investigate the development of the geologic time scale. Also, to introduce them to the major time periods in earth's history, as well as to the role fossils play in helping us understand this history.
Young scholars explore the development of the geologic time scale. They examine the major time periods in earth's history. Students discuss the role fossils play in helping us understand history.
In this history of life learning exercise, students explain how fossils form and how they can be interpreted. Students fill in the missing eras and periods in the geologic time scale provided.