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Additional Search Results 1 - 10 of 57 for Paleontology
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1. Dinosaur Dig
Lesson Plan :AELP-PAL0001 Dinosaur Dig An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Jerry Mohar, Lyle High School, Lyle, WA Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Subject(s): Science/Paleontology OVERVIEW: Dinosaurs have been intriguing to all age groups from elementary children to adults. Controversy over this interesting group of animals continues today as well as when the first fossil bones were discovered. This time period in the earth's history holds many questions not yet answered as t...
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2. Dinosaurs!
...ly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Grade Level(s): Kindergarten, 1, 2 Subject(s): Science/Paleontology OVERVIEW: Children are fascinated with dinosaurs. They want to learn everything about dinosaurs and will remember the large names with ease at the amazement of their parents. PURPOSE: The purpose of this activity is to provide the opportunity to practice developmental skills while learning about din...
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3. Dinosaurs
...n of student learning: 1. Children will be able to answer questions as they are asked as the story is read: about paleontologists and dinosaurs. 2. Children will be able to successfully spell paleontologist with the pre-made letters. 3. Children will be able to successfully complete worksheet about paleontology in which they will find the correct tools for a paleontologist. Reflection: 1. How did the activity go? 2. What part of the activities need revisions? 3. Is any reteaching necessary? Return to the Dinosaur Unit Return to the 97-98 Exemplary Lesson Plans Return to the 97-98 YLP page
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4. Hunting Invertebrates in the Classroom
HUNTING INVERTEBRATE FOSSILS IN THE CLASSROOM Jon O. Garbisch Department of Geology University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045 Level: Elementary to junior high Anticipated Learning Outcomes The student will acquire a general knowledge of fossils and paleontology, the study of evidence of life in the past. The student will be able to identify the major invertebrate groups (phyla) commonly found in the fossil record. The student will learn how fossils tell us about the history of the earth. Introduction This activity is designed to provide a general knowledge...
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5. Lesson: evolution mini-lesson: Island Biogeography and Evolution
...NCEPTS 2. Scientists use a variety of criteria to compare explanations and select the better ones. Handouts MATERIALS Scissors and tape An atlas would be a desirable option STUDENT HANDOUTS All information, preparation, and handouts can be found on the University of California at Berkeley Museum of Paleontology web site in their "Learning From the Fossil Record" section. (see end of lesson for the formatted handouts). This will take you out of the ENSIweb site, so to get back here, click on "Back", or select ENSIweb from the "Go" in your browser menu. TEACHING STRATEGY SPECIAL NOTE: Click here to explore m...
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6. Its All In The Rocks
...eriod. required: Materials Student Handouts and equipment: Summary of Students think critically to determine fact or inference activity: when examining sedimentary layers with embedded fossils. This lesson could be used as an introduction to geology as well as in evolutionary biology. Prior Geology Paleontology Sedimentary Rock Formation Fossil knowledge, Formation concepts or vocabulary necessary to complete activity: Teacher Place students in cooperative groups, allowing them to Instructions interact and complete the activity. Answers to Part A:Facts: 1, 3, 7 Answers to Part B:Facts: 1, 4 Ask the student...
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7. Debate over dinosaurs
...s you of this one? Explain. "Why not leave it in its natural environment, build a display and let people come from all over the world to see this magnificent creature," said Jan Forte, co-owner of Big Bend River Tours. Is this a valid point in your opinion? Elaborate. 3. Direct students to research paleontology as it relates to environmental issues. They may use the sites listed below or other materials/Web sites of the teacher's choice. Have them consider the positions of those who own the land being excavated and/or the scientific position. Allow students to work in groups of four to five persons to list...
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8. The great backyard bird count
...ional Audubon Society Format: Web resource Media: audio eBird Students can keep track of the birds they see and keep a log of this information for their class on this wonderful website. Provider: Cornell Lab of Ornithology Format: Web resource Introduction to the Aves: The Birds Concentrates on the paleontology and evolutionary history of birds. It chronicles the fossil records of birds, its evolution from the dinosaurs, nesting and feeding habits, role in nature, adaptations, and more. Provider: Museum of Paleontology at the University of California at Berkeley Format: Web resource eNature.com Includes a...
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9. Fossils
Lesson Plan :AELP-PAL0004 Fossils An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Sharon Freeman, Union Elementary, OR Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 1, 2 Subject(s): Science/Paleontology OVERVIEW: Many students are interested in dinosaurs at this age level so it is easy to motivate them. However, in order for them to understand the time frame and how we know this information, they need to understand the importance of fossils and how they tell us about our past. PURPOSE: The purpose...
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10. Fossils with Play-Doh - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan
...ay-Doh An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Darci Lewis Email: UPJ830@aol.com School/University/Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Endorsed by: Mr. Bernard Poole University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Date: September 13, 2000 Grade Level: 3, 4, 5 Subject(s): Science/Paleontology Duration: Two 1-hour sessions Description: Students create fossil imprints using Play-Doh. "Fossils" are formed when Plaster of Paris is poured into the fossil imprints. Goals: Students will enhance their understanding of fossils. Students will explore the work of paleontologists. Objectives: 1. Stu...
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