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Evolution and the Fossil Record Lesson PlanEvolution and the Fossil Record Lesson Plan
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Evolution and the Fossil Record

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Engage young biologists with four laboratory activities that explore the fossil record. Learners examine fossil images, a fossil kit, the rock record, and geologic time scale. They even experiment with the oxygen production of an Elodea plant as an example of how the ancient atmosphere might have developed. Not only are activities provided, suggestions for comprehensive assessment questions are available as well. Use this resource as a complete mini-unit on evolutionary processes.

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fossil records, fossils, geologic time scale, geology, evolution, the theory of evolution, algae, bacteria

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algae, bacteria, evolution, fossil record, geologic time scale, oxygen in the atmosphere, rock record, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Scientific Equipment

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