Fossil activity 3rd grade

We are currently studying fossils and dinosaurs as we are reading “The Enormous Egg”, by Oliver Butterworth. We made these Four Types of Fossils Models. Each student needed one individu…

Are you a 3rd grade teacher looking for NGSS aligned activities to teach students about fossil evidence, the fossil record, types of fossils, and the geologic time scale? This post will help you plan! Find lesson ideas, STEM activities, science experiments, and more resources for teaching environments, survival, and fossil evidence in third grade science.

Try this fossil experiment with gummy candy and bread to learn about how fossils and sedimentary rocks are formed. Plus- it's edible!

Are you a 3rd grade teacher looking for NGSS aligned activities to teach your students about fossil evidence, the fossil record, types of fossils, and the geologic time scale? In this post you'll find lesson ideas, STEM activities, science experiments, and more for teaching environments, survival, and fossil evidence in third grade science.

When we started our fossil unit, I wanted to spark my kids’ excitement! I asked my kids to come up to the carpet- a typical request- but then, I asked them to make two columns with some space in the middle. They were a little confused, but complied. As they sat down, I started my monologue: “Please ensure your seats are in the full upright position and all carry-on items have been stowed in the overhead bins or under the seat in front of you. The captain requires that you fasten your…

A Jurassic World classroom transformation or dinosaur themed decor would make learning about prehistoric fossils much more fun and engaging.

These simple geologic time scale models made out of Play-Doh and beads help students visualize and better understand how the fossil record is organized. They're and easy fun STEM activity for teaching Fossil Evidence in third grade science!

One of my favorite activities while teaching about plants is this fun “How to Make a Plant Fossil” activity! It’s part of my comprehensive plants unit, found here, but I have included everything you need for this activity in this post!

An educational website dedicated to early childhood education and making learning fun! This post will show you how to make fossils with kids!

Learn how to draw a fossil, and make it look like it really is imprinted in stone. White lines on brown paper give them a much more realistic look. #howtodraw #tutorial #drawing #drawingtutorial #arttutorial #artprojectsforkids #howtodrawforkids