Session Date
Lesson Topic
Classification of Fossils
Lesson Outline
Preassessment: Types of fossils worksheet
“Types of Fossils” Keynote
-Discuss formation and characteristics of petrified remains, molds, casts, carbon films, original remains (amber), original remains (“mummified remains”), and trace fossils.
-Inspect & classify fossil samples of each kind
-“Fossil Myths” Keynote. Explore how scientific understanding and exposure has changed humanity’s interpretation of fossils.
“Types of Fossils” Keynote
-Discuss formation and characteristics of petrified remains, molds, casts, carbon films, original remains (amber), original remains (“mummified remains”), and trace fossils.
-Inspect & classify fossil samples of each kind
-“Fossil Myths” Keynote. Explore how scientific understanding and exposure has changed humanity’s interpretation of fossils.
Assignment
1. Reading Assignment (Prothero) & Questions (details have been emailed to Rowan) 2. Find, print (or draw) and place 11 graphics on geologic time-scale. 3. Study Categorizing Life terms on quizlet.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Lesson Comments
Good session. Rowan liked the fossils.
Rowan still has not printed out the pictures for the time-scale. He said it was because his printer at home wasn't working. He should have plenty of time this week at school to get those printed, colored and placed.
Rowan still has not printed out the pictures for the time-scale. He said it was because his printer at home wasn't working. He should have plenty of time this week at school to get those printed, colored and placed.
Session Hours
1.50
Hours Attended
1.50
Entry Status
Review Status
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