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Alex: We Can Dig It! Lesson PlanAlex: We Can Dig It! Lesson Plan
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Alabama Learning Exchange
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3rd - 5th
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Science
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1270L
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Alex: We Can Dig It!

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In this lesson, third grade students will explore "fossils" by using chocolate chip cookies in an interactive fossil dig! Through creative problem-based learning that incorporates technology, students will work in collaborative groups to create a podcast about paleontology. After completing this group project, the students will be able to relate to paleontologists while understanding the significance of paleontology on the local environment.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science, GEMS Project funded by the Malone Family Foundation.

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fossils, paleontology

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problem-based learning, alex, alabama learning exchange, paleontologist

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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