Scientists learn about animals and plants living today by understanding the fossil record. A helpful resource includes a brief explanation of the process to help scholars complete the online game. It also mentions the gaps in knowledge this record can't fill in; what do your scholars think happened?

Concepts

fossils, fossil records, evolution

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss transitional organisms in greater detail

Classroom Considerations

• Download or stream the video if needed 
• Relies on prior knowledge of fossils, fossil dating, and evolution

Pros

• Requires very little class time
• Stands alone or supports the larger unit

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4