Fossil Research Project - PBL // Printable Teaching Resource // No Prep Classroom // Project Based Learning

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Total PDF size: 18 pages
Grade Level: 5-7

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Inspire and engage your students in studying the amazing fossils of the world!

Since the Age of Enlightenment, the discovery and study of fossils have helped scientists tell the story of the history of life on Earth. The oldest known fossils, stromatolites (3.45 billion years old), found in Australia, represent the beginning of life on Earth. Other fossil discoveries, such as the Megalosaurus in 1676, help us understand how animals lived in the past. For this assignment, students will choose a fossil to study and create a project to showcase their learning. Have fun!
This resource guides students through the process of conducting their own research report on a fossil. First, students learn how to properly conduct research without plagiarizing their sources. After researching, students choose how to showcase their learning by creating a poster board, presentation board, PowerPoint, or dodecahedron (Dodecahedron Instructions and templates are included). Afterwards, students present their learning to the class and self-assess their achievement (Teacher Rubric also included).

This Resource Contains:

★ Step-by-Step instructions
★ Research Instructions & Templates
★ How to Avoid Plagiarism Instructions
★ Dodecahedron Instructions & Template
★ Reference List Instructions
★ Student Self-Assessment & Rubric

How is this Resource Useful?

✔ Perfect end of term project
✔ Gives students choice
✔ High level of interest for students
✔ Perfect for differentiation
✔ Great for fast finishers

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy in which students are challenged to actively learn about a subject for an extended period of time. It is a form of active learning or inquiry-based learning. Project-Based Learning is in contrast to paper-based, rote memorization, or teacher-led instruction that presents established facts.

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