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Fossils: From Then to Now
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A WebQuest for GPS S3E2
Designed by
Jas’min J. S. CoatesJcoates.burdell@bibb.k12.ga.us
Imagine that you are a Paleontologist's assistant. In order to earn the full title of Paleontologist, you must learn all you can about fossils and earn your official certificate. You will need to be able to answer the following questions:
What are fossils? How are fossils formed? What can we learn from fossils?
Introduction
Click here to
continue
Click on the
rubric to see how
the teacher will
grade you.
Here is how you will be graded.
Evaluation
TaskIn order to be able to
earn your certificate you must complete the following tasks and place them in your official
Record what you have learned.
Use a graphic organizer to describe how fossils are formed
Create a poster on a famous fossil hunter
Create a information pamphlet on your favorite dinosaur
File Folder
Be sure to put your name on your folder
and decorate it the way you want.
ProcessBefore you begin, print this and fill in the first 2
columns.
Click on these buttons to learn about fossils.
How do fossils form?
What are fossils?
What are some types of fossils?
KWL Chart
Now, take what you have read, fill in the LEARNED section of your KWL , and place it in your
File Folder
Click her to review the rubric at any time
How Fossils are Formed
Do you remember how fossils form? Create a product to help remind yourself and share with friends.
I. Use this button to remind yourself
II. Using a graphic organizer from online, Kidspiration, or your own drawing to demonstrate the steps in how a fossil forms
III. Place your finished product (print if you need to) in your File
Folder
Click
Here
Fossil HuntersOne day you may be a famous Fossil Hunter. Here are some famous Fossil Hunters from Then and
Now.
1. Select a fossil hunter 2. Create a poster in Microsoft Word that has1. 5 facts2. 2 pictures3. Font changes
3. Print and place in your
File Folder
Richard Owen
Sue Hendrickson
Mary Anning
Dinosaur FossilsThe most common type of fossils
are dinosaur fossils.
Let’s watch a video on dinosaurs
There is so much information about dinosaurs. Lets explore a dinosaur dig site to learn even
more.
Share what you have learned about Dinosaurs
Select your favorite type of dinosaur. Print the
information page about your dinosaur.
Use this template to create a brochure about your dinosaur to share with your friends. You may use the computer or print and use art supplies. Make sure to 1. Share 10 facts2. Have a picture in each
section3. Be creative with your fonts
and layout
Place in your when done File
Folder
Conclusion
Hopefully by now you have a better understanding of Fossils. You should now be able to demonstrate mastery of GPS S3E2. You should be able to retell what fossils are, how they form, and describe various types of fossils.
You are almost ready to receive your certificate. Turn your in to your and wait
for her approval.
File Folder
If
you did well click here
If you did
not do well, go
back and
make corrections.
CreditsImages Courtesy of :
Google Imageshttp://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi
Microsoft ClipArt
Content Courtesy of :
Enchanted Learninghttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/
YouTubehttp://www.youtube.com
E-Learning For Kidshttp://e-learningforkids.org/courses.html#science
National Geographichttp://www.nationalgeographic.com
Rubric Courtesy of:
Regina Public Schoolshttp://web.rbe.sk.ca/assessment/Rubrics/#science
Certificate Courtesy of:
123 Certificates http://www.123certificates.com/science.php
1. Click on the certificate
2. Type your name
3. Click “make it”
4. Print your certificate
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