Lesson Plan

The Day the Mesozoic Died

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While this is not the traditional, step-by-step lesson plan, it is chock-full of material that you can easily incorporate into your earth history unit. Its main purpose is to serve as a guide to using a three-part film, The Day the Mesozoic Died, which uncovers evidence in the fossil record for the mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period. Key concepts, background information, discussion points, and quiz questions are provided. There are also several links to related resources such as video lectures, slide presentations, and posters.

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Adaptable
Pros
  • An award-winning film that is highly fascinating and of superb quality
  • Additional materials include a student quiz and links to other useful resources
  • Ideal for meeting middle and high school goals in the Next Generation Science Standards
Cons
  • None
Common Core