Fossil IDENTIFICATION LAB: No Actual Samples Needed (Rave Reviews)

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No fossil samples, NO PROBLEM! Go back in time and experience a ONE OF A KIND fossil identification lab. Prior to the identification lab, fossil types and terminology is covered to prepare the student for the different types of fossils. The fossil identification lab incorporates 20 samples in which each sample has a lab image, correlating image, information and fun facts, and lab description. SO MUCH FUN!

Fossil Identification LAB SAMPLES:

Trilobites
Protozoa
Sponges
Ferns
Clams
Brachiopods
Sharks Teeth
Crinoid Stems
Petrified Wood
Coral
Bryozoa
Gastropods
Dinosaur Bones
Oysters, Worm
Tubes
Sea Urchins
Cephalopods
Fish Teeth
Scallops
Blastoids


This works well for any level but is GREAT for special education students or college prep learners that need an alternative assessment and may not be great at traditional labs.

Also, perfect for homeschooling!

WIDE RANGE OF ABILITY LEVELS! If you have actual fossil samples, the lab will simply be enhanced by how you decide to incorporate them into the activity. The application to a diverse body of learners, whether it be age or ability level, is predicated on the fact that the instructor determines the difficulty level of the whole activity or part of the activity based on what information is given and what information is not as well as how verbal questions are presented to the student(s).

This is a thorough and DYNAMIC activity that covers a ton of information about fossils. This has been used as a pre-class, lab/activity, study guide, review, and assessment. This is an effective teaching tool one on one, in small groups, and as a class when using a Smart Board/Promethean Board/Projection.

A guaranteed hit all around!

A great addition to your geologic teaching library.

Cut and paste or Velcro and laminate for special education applications and alternative assessments.

Within the classroom, this activity has been consistently very successful and acclaimed by students in grades 5th – 10th within multiple types of schools - public, private, and charter.

This work has also been shared at workshops, in-services, and conferences.

Great feedback from parents, teachers, administrators, and curriculum field professionals.

Applicable to many state science assessments and benchmarks.

Has been applied to state mandated North Carolina end of year tests for science in grades 5 and 8.

Even used by teachers in New York State as a preparation for the Earth Science Grade 9 Regents Exam.

Answer key provided.

Our goal is your satisfaction! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly assist you. Your feedback is very valuable to us as we strive to produce the highest quality products possible.

*Activity designed, completed, and submitted at private residence/educational resource center*

Sincerely,

Geo Leo and Meteo Mike
“The Tar Heel Tandem”
“Southern Science Specialists”