A Fossil Hunt Tells the Age of Sediments

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A Fossil Hunt Tells the Age of Sediments PDF

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https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mgs/education/lessons/act27.pdf

Publisher:

Maine. Department of Conservation.

Description: In this activity, students will identify an assemblage of fossils, determine their age, evaluate the fossil population, and make some inferences about the ancient environment in which they existed. The discovery aspect of this exercise is that all of the fossils the students will find existed together in only one time period. The environment of these fossils, a fresh water lake, is ascertained from using the fossil guidebook. A student worksheet and discussion questions are provided.

LC Classification:

Science -- Geology -- Paleontology -- Ichnology. Trace fossils
Science -- Geology -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Geology -- Study and teaching. Research -- Problems, exercises, examinations

GEM Subject:

Science -- Earth science
Science -- Instructional issues
Science -- Geology
Science -- History

Key Concept:

Geology -- Fossils

Date Issued:

2005-10-06

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Problem Set
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Instructional Material -- Experiment/Lab Activity

Format:

Document -- PDF

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)

Language:

English

Rights:

Maine Department of Conservation

Access Rights:

Free access

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