fossiliferous
FOSSILIFEROUS
What is a fossil? How is it made? In this exploration, students learn how a fossil forms, what fossils we find in Georgia, and what we can learn from fossils.
Field Trip - APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS
30 MINUTES – GALLERY TIME
– Define a fossil
– Learn how fossils form and are dated.
– Learn about the different types of fossils.
30 MINUTES – STORE
30 MINUTES – LAB
– Explain what a fossil is and demonstrate how fossils form
– Make molds from fossils while discussing other fossil types
– Learn about fossils found in Georgia
30 MINUTES – Fossil Dig
TAKE HOME ITEMS – Keep 3 fossils excavated from the Fossil Dig and a fossil mold
– Define a fossil
– Learn how fossils form and are dated.
– Learn about the different types of fossils.
30 MINUTES – STORE
30 MINUTES – LAB
– Explain what a fossil is and demonstrate how fossils form
– Make molds from fossils while discussing other fossil types
– Learn about fossils found in Georgia
30 MINUTES – Fossil Dig
TAKE HOME ITEMS – Keep 3 fossils excavated from the Fossil Dig and a fossil mold
VIRTUAL Field Trip - APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR
– Define a fossil
– Definition of different types of fossils
– Learn how fossils are formed and dated
– Create a model of an ancient sea floor
– Understand compaction and l ithification
– Q + A with a Tellus Educator
PRE + POST ACTIVITIES CURRICULUM PACKET
– Vocabulary Crossword & Word Search
– Fossil Detectives Activity
– Pre-recorded Video
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