Students explore fossils by learning how they are formed and how paleontologists dig them up. They will identify what a fossil is and how they are discovered.
II. Overview
Grade level:
3rd
Subject:
Science
Topic of Study:
Fossils/Paleontologists
Time Allotment:
30 minutes
Standards:
PO 1. Formulate
relevant questions about the properties of objects, organisms, and events of
the environment using observations and prior knowledge.
PO 5. Record data
in an organized and appropriate format (e.g.,
t-chart, table, list, written log).
PO 2. Explain how
growth, death, and decay are part of the plant life cycle.Students will be able to:
1.) Identify key terms relating to fossils.
2.) Demonstrate what real paleontologists do for a living.
3.) Describe the process and tools needed to discover fossil remains.
III. Implementation
Procedure:
-Activate prior knowledge and incorporate new vocabulary such as paleontologists, fossil, excavation, etc.
-Watch http://www.footprints-science.co.uk/flash/Fossils.swf
-Have students fill out a KWL chart
-Pass out chocolate chip cookies and toothpicks for the dig
-Students dig out the chips with the toothpick as if they were fossils
-Taking pictures along the way for documentation
-Answer the questions in the assessment section
Technology Integration:
-Using websites
-Cameras
-Video
Differentiated Instruction:
-Attention Deficit Disorder- watch this student more carefully and give him/her extra instructions to make sure he/she follows the correct procedure during the activity.
-Students needing extra assistance after the lesson will be allowed to watch the video and discuss the steps of the "fossil dig" with a peer tutor or a parent volunteer.
IV. Assessment
-Listening to class discussions
-KWL chart
-Answering these questions:
1.) What paleontologists do...
2.) Tools paleontologists use...
3.) Where paleontologists may dig...
4.) Things paleontologists may find...
IIV. Materials and Resources
1.) Chocolate chip cookies
2.) Toothpicks
3.) Paper towels
4.) Cameras
5.) KWL charts
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Overall the lesson is really good. I want you to continue to think about the assessment area. It is not enough just to say what they will be doing, but you also need to define how you will determine if they have been successful in learning the content. IN other words what criteria will you use to assess their success.
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