Activity

The Fossil Record

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What do you call a plated dinosaur when he is asleep? A stego-snorus! Through four hands-on activities, young paleontologists rotate through stattions to learn about preservation in rock, resin, ice, and conservation of animal tracks. This is the fourth in a series of five lessons.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Depending on the number of students in the class, you might want to set up two stations for each experiment to keep group sizes small, reducing wait time
  • Create a crossword puzzle using the lesson vocabulary
Classroom Considerations
  • Prepare the materials for the labs in advance
  • Set up classroom so that group work is easily facilitated
Pros
  • Includes vocabulary and a reading passage
  • Provides high-quality images and charts
Cons
  • https://www.woodstown.org/cms/lib4/NJ01001783/Centricity/Domain/8/Texts/ACS/resources/disclaimer.htm