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Fossils & the Fossil Record - Student Lab Stations Activity - Middle School Science

Fossils & the Fossil Record - Student Lab Stations Activity - Middle School Science

$6.00 USD
$6.00 USD
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This student-focused lab station activity is focused on all things Fossils & the Fossil Record. These stations will keep your middle school students engaged and learning! These engaging stations will encourage students to read, write, make, and so much more. Each station is tied to key concepts, interesting phenomena, and practices skills so your students will thrive. Spark discussions and a love of science in your classroom! 

Additional key concepts covered/touched on are:
✔ Fossil formation, Fossil records, Relative dating, Fossil types
✔ Stratigraphy, Famous discoveries/Paleontology sites, Environmental roles on fossils
✔ Time periods such Jurassic, Cretaceous, & Permian
+ Links to many other concepts like data literacy and connecting science concepts to the real world.

7 Engaging Stations:
  • Reading Station - Builds reading comprehension and content knowledge
  • Writing Station - Develops written expression and vocabulary usage
  • Watch Station - Provides visual/auditory learning opportunities
  • Analyze Station - Develops critical thinking and data interpretation skills
  • Make Station - Encourages creativity and demonstrates understanding through creation
  • Research - Develops skills and habits to seek out information & learn about key events
  • Practice - Apply knowledge and gauge student understanding 

This Lab Station activity comes with:
✔ 7 Unique Student-led stations
✔ Standard & Differentiated versions to help reach all learners.
✔ Digital Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Printable PDF Versions.
✔ Questions designed to increase engagement and spark discussion.
✔ Teacher Answer Keys - Check for understanding/grade quicker!
✔ Teacher Instructions - Launch this activity immediately!
✔ Bright full-color images.
✔ Station markers to easily identify stations in your classroom

What will the students be doing?
  • Students will be given either a printed or digital handout to record on.
  • In groups students will rotate from station to station 
  • Then, they will use the station and their own knowledge to answer the questions.
  • All research questions are designed to easily spark class discussions!

What materials are needed?
  • Either 1 printed copy per student OR the digital version assigned
  • An internet enabled device for research as needed.

When should I use this resource in my class?
✔ When reviewing fossils or simply studying middle school science in general
✔ Perfect review resource or class activity
✔ This makes for the perfect digital lab or group activity
✔ When looking to link outside world into your classroom
✔ This makes for the perfect sub activity too!
✔ Anytime you want to get students excited about science!

➡ Please note that these articles do assume you've covered at least some basic terminology beforehand. This is designed to be a supplemental resource not a sole source of teaching. However, a lot of key information is presented in various forms; video, text, etc. So, take the time to review vocabulary after this activity too to ensure student understanding.


Where did this resource come from?
Our own classrooms! Within middle school science, connecting concepts beyond the classroom is often a subject that generates a lot of interest but can be difficult to do. We've found that exploring the real world around us really helps to solidify student understanding; hence Everyday Earth Science/Middle School was born! All articles are based on authentic sources and vetted for accuracy.

What if I have a Question?
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