Activity 11 P3

eachcontinent.Discussthe importanceof paleontologistsfinding fossils.(They help us understandhow the world evolved,we can seewhere animalstoday came from, we can seewhat killed animalsand try to usethis information to saveother animals.) F. Ask studentsto think about one thing that should be preserved for future generations(a certaincar, tree,building, person,etc.).Ask studentsto draw a fossil of this item, label it, and tell why it is important to know about it in the future.

Closure Ask studentsto show their fossil picturesand labelsto the class.

Extensions A. Bring dinosaurbooks to class.Ask studentsto look through the books and list interestingfactsthey learn. B. If possible,invite a paleontologistto visit the class.

Assessment Use Attachment3 to evaluatepicturesand presentationsduring the Closureactivity. Questionstudentsas they are filling out their journal pagesto check understar,dingand basicmath skills. During the grouping activity, check for ability to count to 100.

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