Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Riddle of the Bones

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online companion Web site of "Evolution," the seven-episode series on PBS, piece together clues to how one of our early ancestors looked as you examine images from four significant fossil finds of Australopithecus afarensis.
Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Paleobiology: Paleo Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of art demonstrates a branch of scientific illustration that specializes in drawing fossils and other paleontological subject matter. Includes information on providing proper care for historical paleo art and offers methods of...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Fossil Formation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart recording the process of fossilization using a marine vertebrate, an ichthyosaur as an example. Not highly, interactive, but there is a flow chart for students to complete.
Lesson Plan
Indiana University

Ensi: The Great Fossil Find Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students hear a story as they "find" bones that you have put in an envelope for them. Their job is to begin assembling the bones as best they can. The students will invariably come up with different configurations--just like scientists...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Inferring Ancient Environments From Fossil Foraminifera

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This student activity demonstrates how foraminifera can be used to infer characteristics of ancient environments.
Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Paleotopia: Windows to the Past

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A link to a website that contains teacher materials for a game that reinforces the concepts learned about fossils. Students can understand how the record of life on Earth is revealed by fossils as they become paleontologist in this game...
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EL Education

El Education: Leaving Traces

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a magazine with photographs, illustration, charts, and text explaining their research and understanding of fossil records, the theory of evolution, and other topics related to early man.
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University of California

Ucmp: Uniramia

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on the evolution of the myriapodes (centipedes and millipedes) and a look at the fossil record.
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Other

Bio Web Evolution: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BioWeb Evolution was originally created as a ThinkQuest entry, and it has some good basic information about evolution. This page is on fossils and geologic time.
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PBS

Nova: Amber Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Using an interactive map, find out where amber fossils are located around the world. Twelve different locations are represented on the map.
Handout
Indiana University

Indiana Univ. Bloomington: Geo Notes: Bryozoa: "Moss Animals" of the Sea [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents some facts about bryozoans, an aquatic animal with many species both fossilized and living. Their important role in geologic research is emphasized.
Unit Plan
University of California

Ucmp: Adventures at Dry Creek

For Students 9th - 10th
For this lesson, students embark on an adventure to find out what life was like in Montana 60-70 million years ago. Students "join" a research lab to collect fossils from Montana and analyze them to find direct and indirect evidence of...
Website
University of California

Ucmp: Dinoflagellates

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of California provides background material on dinoflagellates which exhibit bioluminescence. Site includes information on their fossil record, ecology, and structure.
Activity
University of California

University of California Museum of Paleontology: The Arthropod Story

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial that explains the evolutionary history of arthropods. Within the history, students can learn about taxonomy, paleontology, fossils, and evolution. Each section includes key questions for students to focus on as they move...
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Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Helmeted Muskox

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric helmeted muskox. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
Handout
Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Giant Short Faced Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric giant short-faced bear. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
Handout
Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Jefferson's Ground Sloth

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric Jefferson's ground sloth. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
Handout
Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: American Mastadon

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric American mastodon. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
Handout
Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: North American Scimitar Cat

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric North American scimitar cat. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
Handout
Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Giant Beaver

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric giant beaver. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
Handout
Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Steppe Bison

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric steppe bison. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
Handout
Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Yukon's Camels

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric camels of the Yukon and Alaska. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
Handout
Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Ancient Caribou

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric ancient caribou. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
Handout
Other

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Yukon Horse

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric Yukon horse. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.

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