Analyzing Body Fossil Evidence
by Hannah Mathewson
This lesson takes place in the classroom for 2 one-hour sessions. Students analyze body fossil evidence and write conclusions about an organism. Students look at fossilized bones of animals and determine their characteristics to help them understand how scientists piece together Earth's history.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12j9t9C-y7ZsFBkaRoNnZVX2GuhB6k7YSSp5Dmkn…
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