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Middle school archaeology activities
Organic Compounds Stations - Macromolecules
A visual journey for your students to learn all about macromolecules from these stations. 27 Stations (34 total). Laminate these (or use sheet protectors) and enjoy for many years! These organic compounds task cards are my "exhibition style" stations- students go to each station or "exhibit" to get the information. This is a great alternative to the text book for your biochemistry unit! These stations are completely editable and come with their own student answer sheet for students to record th
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8th - 11th
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Fossils Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about fossils explains: why paleontologists study fossils how fossils are made4 different types of fossils: mold fossil, cast fossil, trace fossil, and true form fossilThe passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show th
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
MS-ESS1-4 Index Fossils Lab Stations Activity | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities require students to use science, math, literacy, problem-solving and engineering skills. They are designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts and help students apply scientific ideas to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
Also included in: Earth Science Lab Stations Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Fossil and Rock Layer Art Project - Science and Art Lesson - Earth Science
TOP SELLING LESSON! This lesson mixes art with science to teach students about fossils, different eras in time and archaeology. This Google Slide presentation has everything you need to start creating. This lesson teaches about:ShapeLineSpaceEarth Science FossilsTime Eras Drawing with basic shapes This lesson is great for:Elementary art teachersMiddle school art teachersGeneral education teachers looking to add more art to their curriculumHomeschooling familiesThis lesson includes: Google Slid
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Science and Art Fossil Bundle
Types of Fossils Activity
Different types of fossils. True form, cast, mold, and trace fossils. Students will replicate each type of fossil and glue it to the handout.
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1st - 10th
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Dinosaurs Printable Full-Page Outline / Template / Coloring Sheet for ALL Grades
This is a pack of 20 BLANK (black and white) hand-drawn dinosaurs. They are full-page printable worksheets that can be used for hundreds of ideas in your classroom, across all grades and subjects! The animals are drawn realistically, rather than in a cartoon fashion.
Also included is a table of contents with information on the dinosaur's approximate age, type, diet (carnivore, herbivore, omnivore), and average size (height and/or length).
These would be fun and meaningful activities to incor
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PreK - 8th
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Geologic Time Scale Card Sort NGSS MS-LS4-1 Digital or Print Graphic Organizer
Students love this! It's engaging, inquiry based, student centered, rigorous and easy prep! This covers NGSS Earth ESS1-4 Geologic Time Scale/History. Engagement will go through the roof!What students do:Students first sort the pictures and discuss their rationale as groups (most will be in the wrong order), then students present to the class why they put them in that order. During this time the dates and year should remain in their separate envelopes. Then they can sort the actual dates of the
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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MS-ESS1-4
, MS-LS4-1
Geologic Time WebQuest | Earth Science, History of the Earth
Berkeley has a really nice interactive website about Geologic Time. This WebQuest walks students through the interactive in Part I, and in Part II, they get to research a dinosaur of their choice. This usually took my students one class period (40ish minutes). I used it in my 7th grade Earth Science class (I no longer teach 7th grade).The document is in Word, so feel free to modify it as needed for your class.*******WARNING: WEBSITES CHANGE ALL THE TIME. This is out of my control, and sometimes
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: The BIG Middle School Earth Science Bundle!
Jurassic Dinosaurs, Coloring Pages, Zen Doodle Coloring Sheets, Activity
Dinosaurs are cool! Surprise your students with 10 zen doodle, dinosaur coloring pages to allow for educational, mindful coloring in your classroom. This is the safest way to show your students dinosaurs, I promise! All coloring pages are hand drawn by Ms Artastic with love and care. Also, she really, REALLY, loves dinosaurs. "Quiet, all of you! They're approaching the Tyrannosaur paddock!" - Jurassic ParkDo you want a FREE Year-Long Art Making Guide to help jump start your art lesson planning w
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Zen Doodle Coloring Pages, Year Long Bundle Activity
Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
Explore Earth Science and Geology and the Rock Cycle in Virtual Field Trips! Take trips around the world to see real examples of rock formations, the rock cycle, plate tectonics, volcanoes, minerals, gemstones, rock types, fossils, and more in this amazing discounted resource bundle! Completely ready to go with no prep, no planning, and no stress needed! Just explore, have fun, and learn about rocks in Earth Science and Geology!This bundle is the digital ready version for use in Google Apps and
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4th - 12th
Fossils Law of Superposition Relative Dating Google Slides Lesson and Worksheet
This Google Slides lesson introduces students to the law of superposition which states that the oldest layers of rock will be on the bottom and the newest layers will be at the top. It asks students to make inferences about the age of fossils based on their position in the rock layers using relative dating. This is a great mini-lesson to incorporate into a fossils unit because it requires students to practice their higher-order thinking skills and logical reasoning to draw conclusions about the
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Determing Relative Age of Rock Layers: An Investigative Approach
In this activity students get a chance to apply their knowledge and understanding of paleontology to determine the relative age of rock layers and what types of conditions existed to produce them, as well as conceptualizing the use of index fossils to gleam information about Earth's geologic history.
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5th - 10th
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Make a Cast Fossil Paleontology Science Lab Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL
This hands-on science lab activity walks students through a science experiment to create a replica cast fossil using Plaster of Paris and small plastic organisms. This resource includes: teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities 3 slides of background information on what cast fossils are and how they form 10 slides of step by step instructions, with photos, to walk students through how to create their cast fossils. a student response worksheeta scoring rubrica force copy
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
MS-ESS2-2 Tectonic Plate Boundaries Lab Activity | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities require students to use science, math, literacy, problem-solving and engineering skills. They are designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts and help students apply scientific ideas to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Earth Science Lab Stations Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
MS-ESS3-2 Earthquake and Volcano Mapping Lab | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities require students to use science, math, literacy, problem-solving and engineering skills. They are designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts and help students apply scientific ideas to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
Also included in: Earth Science Lab Stations Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Maya Calendar Pack
A digital download of the materials required for both making and learning how to read the 52 Maya calendar round. Includes a template of the calendar, with 5 separate rings to cut out, information on how to use it and a quiz.A great teaching aid in understanding how the Maya calendar works. The template can be printed for each child and they can make their own calendar to keep!Consists of 4 A4 sheets.
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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4th Grade Science: Earth's Crust and the Rock Cycle (NGSS Aligned)
This engaging inquiry based unit is designed to develop a conceptual understanding of the rock cycle and Earth's crust. This product aligns to the following NGSS 4th grade standards:4-ESS1-1: Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time. 4-ESS2-2:Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features4-ESS3-2. Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natu
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
Also included in: Earth Science Bundle: Rock Cycle, Weathering, and Erosion
Virtual Field Trip Introduction to Archaeology | Meet Archaeologists | Careers
Looking for an activity to introduce your students to archaeology? This digital resource lets students explore an excavation to learn about archaeology & ancient Civilizations using technology! It's a great way to introduce your students to the field of archaeology and learn how archaeologists explore the past through artifacts left behind!Your students will learn about the importance of archaeology, take virtual tours of digs, "meet" the scientists, and learn about important historic archa
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Archaeology & Anthropology Virtual Field Trip | Careers Digital Resource
Fossils & Rock Layers Activity Bundle
Three awesome activities where students will analyze fossils and rock layers, then explain what they can tell us about the history of the Earth. Designed to help students analyze the types of diagrams they will see on Standardized Testing. No-prep needed.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
MS-ESS2-1 The Rock Cycle Lab Stations Activity | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities require students to use science, math, literacy, problem-solving and engineering skills. They are designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts and help students apply scientific ideas to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Lab Stations Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Relative Age and Index Fossils - Digital Interactive Activity
This is an interactive digital activity designed to reinforce the ideas of relative age, the Law of Superposition, and index fossils. Students will physically rearrange and analyze several outcrops to determine the relative age of rock layers and fossils. It is a great activity for distance learning and can be easily used with online learning platforms such as Google Classroom!
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5th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
Make a Mold Fossil Science Lab Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL
This paleontology activity walks students through a science experiment to create a mold fossil using salt dough. This resource includes: teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activitiesbackground information on what mold fossils are and how they form11 slides of step by step instructions, with photos, to walk students through how to create their mold fossils.printable salt dough recipesa student response worksheeta scoring rubrica force copy link to a digital Google Slides vers
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Paleontology - Fossil Formation and Pretend Dig Activity
This paleontology lesson includes a power point on fossil formation and then leads your students in a pretend dig where they have to try and figure out what the animal is from the fossil bones found.This enjoyable activity will engage your students and get them thinking like a real paleontologist. This lesson includes a powerpoint slide and some handouts for your students to fill out. In the first part of the lesson your students are learning about fossils and in the second part your students wo
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Grades:
4th - 7th
The Mungo Man Resource Bundle
Who was the Mungo Man? And what does he tell us about Australia's first people?
Use the Mungo Man Resource Bundle to engage your students in a study of the people of ancient Australia and techniques used by archaeologists and historians to investigate this part of Australia's past.
Australian Curriculum Links: ACHASSK083, ACDSEH031
This resource is delivered as a PDF in A4 size.
So, what's included?
✓ Dozens of ideas to introduce the topic, dig a little deeper and get creative with it!
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4th - 7th
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