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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Fossilization

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Five methods that create fossils.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: How Fossilization Creates Fossils

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the conditions necessary for fossilization.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth History and Clues From Fossils

For Students 9th - 10th
How scientists can learn information about the past from fossils. [Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: How Fossilization Creates Fossils

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the conditions necessary for fossilization.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Fossils

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses what fossils are, how they form, and what scientists can learn from fossils.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Earth Science: Fossils of Plants and Animals

For Students 3rd
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what fossils are, describes how they form, and discusses what scientists can learn from fossils.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Theory of Evolution Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection. It also looks at some of the evidence supporting the theory of evolution (comparative...
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Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Dinosaurs!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is the interactive ebook "Dinosaurs!" Children can read along, listen to, or read the story independently.
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Website
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Animals Past and Present

For Students 9th - 10th
In English and Spanish this site deals with animal life in Illinois past and present. With sections on dinosaurs, animals in Illinois 65 million years ago, animals in Illinois 10 million years ago, and animals in Illinois today, this is...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Dinosaur Fossils

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students will enhance their understanding of fossils. Students explore fossils by creating their own fossil imprints using Play-Doh and Plaster of Paris.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: We Can Dig It!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, third grade students will explore "fossils" by using chocolate chip cookies in an interactive fossil dig! Through creative problem-based learning that incorporates technology, students will work in collaborative groups to...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Comparing Two Fossil Localities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
During this activity students go on a field trip to locate fossils. Students investigate their findings and identify them using resources from the Internet. They then videoconference to compare/contrast their hypotheses with those of...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What Are Fossils?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students will view fossils and learn about the way they are found and how they show evidence of prehistoric life. Students will then search for "fossils" and conduct an interview about how fossils are found. Students will...
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth History and Clues From Fossils Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on what we can learn about the early earth from fossils. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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Lesson Plan
Utah STEM Foundation

Utah Stem Action Center: Evolution of Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Have you ever noticed how rocks appear to have stripes in them? What do you know about how fossils are formed? Explore this lesson to learn about the evolution of the earth and how we know what it used to be like long ago.
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Activity
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Bread Fossils

For Students 1st - 5th
Create a model of a fossil using everyday materials.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Dinosaur Train Fossil Finder

For Students Pre-K - K
Dig for fossils in this game while learning about deep Earth creatures and fossilized animals.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Third Grade Science

For Students 3rd
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to third-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science

For Students 4th
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fourth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: How Fossilization Creates Fossils Study Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this fossil study guide to strengthen your understanding of the concept.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 4.4 Fossils

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand fossils and the fossil record as it relates to Earth's history.
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Activity
University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Make a Fossil

For Students K - 1st
This activity demonstrates the process of fossilization by making mold and cast fossils.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Theory of Evolution Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the evidence for the theory of evolution.
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Interactive
University of Nebraska

Space Geologist: Adriana's Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
An engaging and highly-interactive site that highlights six topics related to asteroids. Two famous asteroids are mentioned along with a short discussion on the physical characteristics typical of asteroids.