An Indoor Fossil/Archeological Dig

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An Indoor Fossil/Archeological Dig PDF

Url:

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mgs/education/lessons/act26.pdf

Publisher:

Maine. Department of Conservation.

Description: In this activity, students will participate in a simulated fossil hunt or archeological excavation. Working in groups, they will excavate fossils or artifacts buried in a container and tag, number and label, and record the position and details of each object encountered. They will make site sketches as each layer is removed. When all the objects have been found, and all the information obtained, the group can compose a field report on the dig site that makes some inferences about the conditions that existed at the time the fossil/artifact was buried. A student worksheet is provided.

LC Classification:

Bibliography. Library science. Information resources (General) -- Subject bibliography -- Geology. Mineralogy. Paleontology -- Special topics, A-Z -- Paleontology. Paleobotany. Fossils
Science -- Geology -- Paleontology -- Study and teaching
Science -- Geology -- Study and teaching. Research -- Problems, exercises, examinations

GEM Subject:

Science -- Earth science
Science -- Instructional issues
Science -- Geology
Science -- Paleontology

Key Concept:

Geology -- Fossils

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Problem Set
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator

Education Level:

High School

Language:

English

Rights:

Maine Department of Conservation

Access Rights:

Free access

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