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Middle school archaeology centers
Fossil Activities Interactive Science Notebook 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Make your fossils unit engaging and interesting for students with these interactive notebook activities! This unit includes 11 interactive fossil notebook components, fossil experiment, set of task cards, additional worksheet, and a quiz for the conclusion of your unit. Product Includes the Following Passages:How to use this productTeacher PageTeacher PageComparing Fossils Label Notebook Page Vocab flip book option #1Vocab pocket option #2Types of Fossils petal foldableFossil Collection CardsFos
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3rd - 6th
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4th Grade Science: Earth's Crust and the Rock Cycle (NGSS Aligned)
This engaging inquiry based unit is designed to develop a conceptual understanding of the rock cycle and Earth's crust. This product aligns to the following NGSS 4th grade standards:4-ESS1-1: Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time. 4-ESS2-2:Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features4-ESS3-2. Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natu
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
Also included in: Earth Science Bundle: Rock Cycle, Weathering, and Erosion
Digging for Fossils Lab Earth Science
In this lab you use a chocolate chip cookie as a representation of how archeologists/paleontologists excavate sites. Have your students engage in an exciting lab where they dissect a chocolate chip cookie using forceps (tweezers), q-tips, tooth picks, water, paper towels, and cotton balls.
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3rd - 6th
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Realistic Looking Dinosaur Poster Pack (Complete Set of 26)
Add these attractive and realistic dinosaur poster pack to your dino unit. This set included 26 posters which feature facts on each dinosaur along with a realistic clipart picture.
This poster pack includes 26 posters of the following dinosaurs:
Allosaurus
Apatosaurus
Brachiosaurus
Camarasaurus
Ceratosaurus
Cryolophosaurus
Diceratops
Dicraeosaurus
Dilophosaurus
Einiosaurus
Elasmosaurus
Gallimimus
Gigantoraptor
Kentrosaurus
Monolophosaurus
Parasaurolophus
Pteranodon
Spinosaurus
Stegosaurus
Sty
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K - 12th
Building a Geologic Timeline / Distance Learning
For a more visual description go to gonyoscience.com/building a geologic timeline
The Building a Geologic Timeline bundle will introduce students to Earth's geologic past. The intro presentation is designed to hold student's attention while giving them a better understanding of both biological and physical events of Earth's past. The timeline building activity will allow students to will see how life on Earth has progressed from single celled organisms to dinosaurs to early mammals and life a
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5th - 9th
Rocks and Minerals Observation Chart
This is a simple fill in chart for students as they are observing different rocks and minerals. I just started the 4th grade unit on Rocks and there are just so many possibilities.
Here they observe five different rocks with hand lenses and write in what they observe about each rock. On the second page, they can draw a picture of each rock and give a brief explanation of the differences and similarities.
Rock differences, Rocks and Minerals, 4th grade science, Comparing rocks, comparing mine
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3rd - 6th
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'Dinosaurs & Fossils' Collaborative Archaeologist Research Poster Project
These 'Collaborative Research Poster Projects' are my "TPT BEST SELLERS"!!!! 'Dinosaurs and Fossils' Collaborative Archaeologist Research Poster Project (2nd - 6th grade aligned): Transform your students into scientific archaeologist that have been assigned to dig on land they believe is filled with dinosaur fossils! But not to quickly...you need to complete a "PRE-DIG BRIEFING" so you know what you could possibly excavate! This is a super collaborative project and a fun end-of-unit assessment s
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2nd - 6th
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Fossils Information Poster Set
A set of 12 printables on fossils. Includes: title page, What is a Fossil?, Amber, Carbonization, Casts and Molds, Freezing, Mummification, Permineralization, Body Fossils, Trace Fossils, Where are Fossils Found? and Paleontology.Buy this resource in a Bundle and SAVE OVER 20%:**Fossils Bundle Pack**You might also like our resources on: Fossils Fact CardsRocks and SoilsEvolutionTreetop Displays - printable posters, classroom resources and bulletin board ideas
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2nd - 6th
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Types of Fossils Foldable for Interactive Notebook
Foldable with the vocabulary on fossils! Words included are: body fossil, trace fossil, mold fossil and cast fossil. I used this as an introduction to TEK 5.7D, but can be used for other grades/in other states. This product includes two options: 1 foldable per page, or 2 foldables per page for efficient printing. Foldable includes pictures for each term that provides students with a great visual to help them remember! :)Click HERE to see how to open a Zip file!
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: English Foldables for Interactive Science Journals
Identify Minerals Science Lab
Allow your students to become "Mineral Detectives" as they work together to figure out which mystery minerals they are being given. Students can work in pairs or teams to use the properties of minerals (hardness, color, luster, and streak) to investigate which ones they have! This lab is a great way to spice up your Rocks and Minerals science unit.
With minimal set up, management, and materials required, this is the perfect student-centered, hands-on science lab to get your kiddos thinking and
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2nd - 6th
Fossils Interactive Notebook
In this unit you will find the inserts to an interactive notebook that will have your class learning about fossils.
Please note that for the inserts to fit you will need to use a college rule notebook no smaller than 10" by 7 7/7".
Topics that are in this notebook are:
Earth's Timeline
Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic Era with years.
Types of fossils: Body and Trace fossils
What is a fossil?
Where do you find fossilS?
Fossilization
Petrification
Fossil Hunters: Mary Anning and I
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1st - 7th
Paleontology: The Dirt on Bones - An Upper Elementary Dig
I was honored to meet Deanna Jump who totally inspired me and this unit. She does a paleontology unit in kindergarten and it got me thinking about upper elementary kiddos. With our olders the possibilities are endless!! I used that inspiration to create this lesson. In it you will find:
~What a paleontologist is including information about botonists, biologists, archeologists, and geologists;
~A step by step lesson on how to teach this unit;
~Supplies needed for a paleontology dig;
~Pictur
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2nd - 6th
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FOSSIL CRAFT | How Fossils are Formed
Create a fossil craft that shows how fossils are formed. Three different cover pages including:Fish fossilDinosaur fossilAmmonite fossilBring your accordion fossil craft to life by drawing each section of decomposition and fossilization. Posters come in A4 and 8.5 x 11 InchesPAGES: 4These files can be printed at home, at your local print shop, or with your favorite online printer. Colours may vary from printer to printer. I highly recommend printing the file onto thicker, recycled paper, instead
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K - 9th
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Also included in: FOSSIL & PALEONTOLOGY BUNDLE
Weathering, Erosion, Deposition - Hands-on STATIONS
I use this after students have learned the basics about weathering, erosion, and deposition. My on-level or special needs students use their notes about WED to help them with the follow-up questions to the activity at each station.
Students travel in groups around the room to complete each activity. Warning: as with most hands-on activities, it can get a little messy, but it's well worth it as students remember this activity and you can reference it as you go forward through the geology conte
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5th - 8th
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FOSSIL & PALEONTOLOGY BUNDLE
Grab this magnificent Paleontology and Fossil Bundle of activities, posters, resources and pretend play activities. If your kids love dinosaurs, fossils or paleontology, they are going to love all the goodies inside this fossil pack!Fossil JournalPaleontology JournalPaleontology jobs checklistFossil Garland/BuntingHow Fossils are Formed Craft24 Fossil cardsTypes of Fossils WheelFossil Dig ActivityFossil PostersBONUS printable: Musesum TicketsPosters come in A4 and 8.5 x 11 Inches PAGES:40+These
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PreK - 7th
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Geologic Change Over Time Fossils Florida BEST 6th Grade Science SC.7.E.6.4
Geologic Change Over Time Fossils Florida BEST 6th Grade Science SC.7.E.6.4 is great for teaching about uniformitarianism, Florida fossils, fossil formation, types of fossilization, the principle of fossil succession, the Continental Drift Theory, the Plate Tectonics Theory and so much MORE! This resource includes:Learning Objectives KWL Chart Modern Geology Reading Florida Fossils ReadingTypes of Fossils and Fossilization (per-mineralization, carbonization, molds and casts, replacement, and am
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6th - 8th
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4-ESS1-1
Middle School Science 6th grade Vocabulary Word Wall Words for the year
Includes 76 terms (glossary can be found in the preview).includes a-z headers for word wall in both color and B & WWord wall cards are smaller to accommodate less wall space6 cards per slideThese can also be printed and used as flash cards for centers, assignments or studying.It is recommended to print and laminate. Card stock is best if using in centers or as flash cards, *Standards and curriculum differ for 6th grade around the world. If there is vocabulary that I can add to make this wor
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6th - 7th
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DIY Cladogram Student Activity
Includes:Quick overview on what a Cladogram is and how they are usedInstructions for creating your own Cladogram. I'd recommend putting students in small groups for this activityAnimal cutouts for the cladogram activity - 3 different options for animalsUse this as formative or summative assessment, or to trigger critical thinking or communication skills in your classroom. This project does not necessarily need to be marked. It could just be an activity meant to get your students in the right min
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4th - 12th
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Fossils as Evidence Claim Evidence Reasoning
We teach students science concepts, and we then test them. We have them conduct experiments, then we test them. How many times do students not make the connections between what is learned and how it is tested? A Claim Evidence Reasoning helps students create scientific explanations to their findings. They have to answer the question with a claim, state the specific evidence from observations and/or data that supports the claim, then use reasoning of the concept and vocabulary to connect the evid
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: ALL Claim Evidence Reasonings EVER Bundle
Ancient Egypt, Word Search Puzzle Worksheet, No Prep Sub Plan, Fun research
Ancient Egypt, Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Has 1 word search with 28 words.Words are from left to right, right to left, up to down and down to up in the word searches.Children across all age groups just love word search challenges. Excellent revision tool, learning spellings, and useful for Early finishers, Homework packet, Sponge activity and Sub plans.May be used for continued activities according to the teacher.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Fossils Foldable and Activity for Interactive Notebooks
This is my Fossils Foldable and Activity for Interactive Notebooks. This set has a foldable for the left side of their journal to learn about what fossils are, what they can tell us, and 4 different types of fossils. Then students have an activity where they analyze a fossil model for the details that are observed. Then students have a writing prompt for the right side of their journal to show what they learned. I hope you enjoy this foldable and activity.
Science TEKS 5.7D
Fossils Folda
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3rd - 6th
Historic Paleontologist & Fossil HyperDoc
Students will visit various websites to find out about the life and work of Mary Anning, Barnum Brown, & Jack Horner. Download will be a PowerPoint file with a link to the Google Slides version.Guided questions for each website are provided on the worksheet.
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Rocks and Minerals | LABS and EXPERIMENTS | Distance Learning
In this FUN and FRESH package you will receive interactive digital documents. This product includes access to content videos, diagrams, labs and text information about. Students are brought on an adventure to becoming JUNIOR SCIENTISTS through the exploration of GEOLOGY and ARCHAEOLOGY. Interactive images and vocabulary to create their own learning process. Perfect for online learning!
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3rd - 6th
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Prehistoric Mammals - Fact Pages with Coloring Sheets (Biology) - Vol 5
Move over Dinosaurs, it's time for the Age of Prehistoric Mammals!Dinosaurs weren't the only cool prehistoric animals. Kids can learn about the strange and wonderful ice age animals that once roamed the earth with this fun fact sheet/coloring page set. These amazing creatures are as much fun to learn and read about as they are to color!What's Inside5 prehistoric mammals:The Irish Elk, a 4 tusked elephant, the fanged squirrel, a giant wolf-like predator, and a prehistoric giraffe! You will get a
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3rd - 6th
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