4th Grade Science
(7 Units, 81 Lessons)
Unit 2 - Fossils (10 Lessons)
Discovering Fossils; A Classroom Dig4th Grade Science» Unit:Fossils
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Big Idea:In this short lesson, students discover the difference between an artifact and a fossil.
Communication of Data from Our Class Dig4th Grade Science» Unit:Fossils
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Big Idea:Students compile the data they found in their team and create a presentation that clearly communicates their findings.
Presenting Our Findings!4th Grade Science» Unit:Fossils
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Big Idea:Students have created a presentation using technology to share their findings and how they classified natural objects vs. artifacts from their classroom dig.
Starting a Mind Map of Fossils4th Grade Science» Unit:Fossils
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Big Idea:Students begin to create a mind map using prior knowledge about fossils.
The Fossil Mind Map Unfolds4th Grade Science» Unit:Fossils
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Big Idea:After students watch a short clip and read an article about fossils, students organize their new understanding by creating a mind map through an app.
Researching Fossils 4th Grade Science» Unit:Fossils
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Big Idea:Students use the Website "Fossils for Kids" to find out some fantastic facts about how fossils tell us that the earth has changed.
You Are a Time Traveler at the Museum4th Grade Science» Unit:Fossils
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Big Idea:Using iPads or a camera and note taking skills, students learn to use a prehistoric exhibit to develop a timeline and show understanding of how the Earth tells history through rock layers.
Fun With Fossils4th Grade Science» Unit:Fossils
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Big Idea:Students examine several fossil samples as they analyze different ways these fossils formed using both real samples and an interactive web page.
Just a Little More Fun with Fossils! 4th Grade Science» Unit:Fossils
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Big Idea:Students are engaged in extended interactive and reading activities about early prehistoric life that builds upon their knowledge of how the Earth has changed through time.
Show Me What You Know About Fossils4th Grade Science» Unit:Fossils
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Big Idea:This final written assessment has been redesigned to fit NGSS allowing students to choose what they are writing about as they demonstrate mastery of the standards.
