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Fossil Evidence Activities for 5th Grade Science

The resources below will provide students a comprehensive understanding of fossil evidence. All of the following lessons are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.

The Fossil Evidence 5E Lesson includes materials for every "E" phase, including the Fossil Evidence Station Lab for Exploration and an interactive PowerPoint with digital INB templates for Explanation.

The lesson also includes introduction materials for Engagement, student-choice project ideas for Elaboration, and assessments for Evaluation.

After completing the Fossil Evidence 5E Lesson, students will be able to identify fossils as evidence of past living organisms and the nature of the environments at the time using models.

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Essential Questions and Standards

Below are the essential questions and standards associated with the lessons and activities included in the fossil evidence unit. This topic is only one of many 5th grade science topics included in the Kesler Science Membership.

Essential Questions
  • How do fossils reveal details about the past?
  • How do fossils help scientists learn about changes to Earth’s surface?
Standards
  • 5.9 D - Identify fossils as evidence of past living organisms and the nature of the environments at the time using models

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