Paleoecology - Changing Environments

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Paleoecology - Changing Environments

Description:

In this activity, students complete three stages of a “Research Cycle” as they work to explain how environments change over a period of time and what possible reasons might explain those changes.

Education Levels:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Paleontology, Natural History, Earth Science

Resource Type:

Activity

Medium:

PDF

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

Arizona State University

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Keywords:

Superposition, Fossils, Sediments, Biostratigraphy

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

GK-12

Contributor:

Lydia Pyne

Is Part Of:

http://gk12.asu.edu/paleoecology

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

3 colors of clay; 13 different colors of beads (15 beads of each color)

Learning Time:

1-1.5 hours

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science

Instructional Methods

Assessment Method:

Observation, Informal assessment

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Speaking and Listening Standards

Comprehension and Collaboration

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Conforms To

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Speaking and Listening Standards

Comprehension and Collaboration

2. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study.

Broad Correlation

Academic Content Standards - Science (2004)

Inquiry Process

Analysis and Conclusions

Analyze and interpret data to explain correlations and results; formulate new questions.

Formulate a conclusion based on data analysis.

Broad Correlation

Academic Content Standards - Science (2004)

Inquiry Process

Analysis and Conclusions

Analyze and interpret data to explain correlations and results; formulate new questions.

Evaluate the observations and data reported by others.

Broad Correlation

Academic Content Standards - Science (2004)

Earth and Space Science

Structure of the Earth

Describe the composition and interactions between the structure of the Earth and its atmosphere.

PO 4. Describe how the rock and fossil record show that environmental conditions have changed over geologic and recent time.

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