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TIME FRAME:


recommended time frame for completion:
3-5 days

 

Unit:    Fossils

Focus:

   Exploring Fossils

BCPS Content
Curriculum Indicator:

   Recognize and explain that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time

 BCPS
Library Media
Indicators:

  

Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information.

Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources.

 
 

MD Library Media Voluntary State Curriculum

(under review)

 

2A
1. Match resources to topic of interest or need.
5A
1.Analyze quality of data, information, and resources

 

Maryland Science Voluntary State Curriculum

 
Applications of Science
Indicator Statement:
Apply scientific concepts to make decisions about an identified, relevant science issue.
Objective(s):
 
bulletUse what they know and have learned to recognize a science-related issue.
 
bulletCollect additional information through investigations and print and non-print resources.
 
bulletDescribe advantages and disadvantages of possible decisions.
 
  Critical Thinking
Indicator Statement:
Modify understandings of scientific ideas based on new information
Objective(s):
 
bulletDiscuss and compare new information collected to prior knowledge.
 
 
bulletDiscuss how new information verifies or changes prior ideas.

 

AASL Standards 

   Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.

Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.

Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.

 
ISTC NETS for Students

Performance Standards and Indicators:

Grades PreK - 2

Grades 3 - 5

Grades 6 - 8

Grades 9- 12

  
bullet PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR TECHNOLOGY—LITERATE STUDENTS

GRADES PreK-2
bulletUse a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. (1, 3)
bulletCreate developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. (3)
bulletUse technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories. (3, 4, 5, 6)
bulletWork cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom. (2)


 

Teacher Tips for Research Model        

  1.  Before using this research model, the students should have completed the BCPS "Exploring Fossils" unit.  Students should be familiar with Microsoft Word and have experience copying and pasting pictures.

2. There are six fossil charts and each student must choose one fossil to make predictions before researching. (These charts may be printed ahead of time or done online). 

3.  Once students have completed their prediction chart, they may research their fossil using the web link.  Have students click on the picture of their fossils.   Then students will fill in the facts they learned about the animal.

4. Students will look at the Fossil Trading Card Checklist to understand the expectations for the final product. 

5.  Students can use the Student Directions hyperlink to help them cut and paste their fossil pictures on their trading cards. Then they will take the information from the Fossil Finder Chart to complete their Fossil Trading Card.

6.  Finally, they will share their trading cards with the class and receive their Fantastic Fossil Finder Certificate.  Teachers can complete these certificates and distribute to the class.

7. For a hands on learning experience, check the Maryland Science Center Link for information about a possible field trip.

8. To differentiate learning, students can work as partners or students can complete more than one trading card.

Last update: July, 2009
Created by Mary Lou Miller & Laura Mossa

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