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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…

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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…

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Fossils

Animals (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…

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Language Arts and Writing

Geology

Earth 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…

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Biology

Science

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Fossil Layers

This color diagram outlines the earth's fossil layers.

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Eyewitness: Fossil

Stunning real-life photographs of the spectacular remains of ancient lives offer a unique "eyewitness" view of what…

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Activity: Prehistoric Animals

Enrich your study of prehistoric animals with this science printable. Students will identify present-day animals that…

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Animals (Zoology)

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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…

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Vocabulary

Fossils

Dinosaurs (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…

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Geologic Time Scale and Reptile Skeletal Figures

Use this reference sheet with the Dinosaur Detectives lesson.

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Reptiles

Fossils

Animals (Zoology)

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Fossils: Vocabulary

Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to fossils.

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Fossils

Vocabulary

Geology

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Fossils Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to types of fossils and how they are formed. Remind them that our knowledge…

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Geology

Fossils

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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…

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Dinosaur News

Read about recent discoveries concerning dinosaurs.

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Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Tyrannosaurus Sue

Read all about Tyrannosaurus Sue, a 65 million-year-old dinosaur.

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Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Instant Expert: Fossils

Become an instant expert on fossils. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to give students…

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Social Studies and History

Archeology

Fossils

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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…

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Fossils

Vocabulary

Geology

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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…

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Social Studies and History

Science

Fossils

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What Are Fossils?

Students will complete statements about fossils and answer questions about extinct and living species, in this science…

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Fossils

Animals (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…

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Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Science Key Term Review: Life Changes over Time

Use the crossword puzzle in this science printable to review key terms about life changes over time. Key terms include…

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Biology

Science

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Making Model Fossils

Students learn about fossils and how they are created. They then simulate this process, using plaster to make their own…

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Earth Science

Fossils

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How Are Organisms Preserved?

The matching and true/false sections in this science printable review three types of fossils: imprints, casts, and…

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Animals (Zoology)

Geology

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