Dig It! (A Thematic Integrated Geology Unit)

This lesson (2 parts) is an engaging way to strengthen student understanding of the Law of Superposition and evidence of Earth's changes over time. Students will excavate "fossils" from plastic tubs in class and then have the option of a larger outside excavation. The lesson not only supports science benchmarks but Math and Language Arts Standards as well and has an optional Social Studies extension. Materials are required but can be easily obtained and are reusable year after year. The more imagination you put into setting the context, the more powerful the lesson's outcome.

Resource ID#: 26845 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 6, 7

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: superposition, evidence, coordinate plane, journal, rock layers, fossils, geology, paleontology

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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