Fossils
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LESSON PLANS
Making Fossils
Make dinosaur bones or fossils with these clever ideas.SubjectsScienceGeologyFossils -
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Introducing Dinosaurs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Illustrate some interesting dinosaur characteristics and give students a general overview of some of the amazing…Subjects:ScienceGeologyFossils -
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Activity: Types of Fossils
After reading a passage about fossil molds and casts, students will answer comprehension questions and identify types of…Subjects:FossilsAnimals (Zoology)Geology -
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Science Reading Warm-Up: Fossils
In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students learn about fossils. Use the printable science passage and related…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingGeologyEarth Science -
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Dinosaur Detectives
In this lesson, students learn about amphibian evolution by comparing fossils with a modern-day skeleton. This is a…SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Fossil Layers
This color diagram outlines the earth's fossil layers.Subjects:ScienceGeologyFossils -
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Eyewitness: Fossil
Stunning real-life photographs of the spectacular remains of ancient lives offer a unique "eyewitness" view of what…SubjectsScienceGeologyFossils -
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Activity: Prehistoric Animals
Enrich your study of prehistoric animals with this science printable. Students will identify present-day animals that…Subjects:FossilsAnimals (Zoology)Geology -
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Introducing Dinosaurs Word Power
Students can practice earth science vocabulary relevant to dinosaurs by reading the definition and using the word in a…Subjects:VocabularyFossilsDinosaurs (Paleontology) -
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Fossils Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Give students a general introduction to what fossils are and how they give clues to the past with these PowerPoint…Subjects:ScienceGeologyFossils -
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Geologic Time Scale and Reptile Skeletal Figures
Use this reference sheet with the Dinosaur Detectives lesson.Subjects:ReptilesFossilsAnimals (Zoology) -
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Fossils: Vocabulary
Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to fossils.Subjects:FossilsVocabularyGeology -
FUTUREFIT PROJECTS
Fossils Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to types of fossils and how they are formed. Remind them that our knowledge…SubjectsScienceGeologyFossils -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Fossils Background Information
This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Fossils Mini-Lesson. Use this resource as an introduction…Subjects:ScienceGeologyFossils -
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Dinosaur News
Read about recent discoveries concerning dinosaurs.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Tyrannosaurus Sue
Read all about Tyrannosaurus Sue, a 65 million-year-old dinosaur.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Pyritized Ammonite
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a Pyritized ammonite cut in half.Subjects:FossilsGeologyEarth Science -
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Fossilized Ammonite
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a fossilized ammonite shells embedded in rock.Subjects:FossilsGeologyEarth Science -
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Fossil
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a fossilized archaeopteryx.Subjects:FossilsGeologyEarth Science -
LESSON PLANS
Instant Expert: Fossils
Become an instant expert on fossils. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to give students…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryArcheologyFossils -
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Fossils: Family Activity
Suggest a family activity to parents that focuses on fossils and vocabulary related to fossils, and compares dinosaurs…Subjects:FossilsVocabularyGeology -
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Science and Social Studies: Preserve the Past or Build the Future?
Students discuss the clash between the urge to protect the past and the desire to erect new buildings. They are…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryScienceFossils -
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What Are Fossils?
Students will complete statements about fossils and answer questions about extinct and living species, in this science…Subjects:FossilsAnimals (Zoology)Geology -
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What Is Geologic Time?
Connect earth science and life science with this printable. Students will match terms with definitions for geologic…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience