Fourth Grade
I can demonstrate comprehension of how fossils are formed by experimenting in a “Fossil Formation” activity with bread(white, wheat, and rye), candy fish and worms, and books.
*After a week of fossils being pressurized under a stack of books: the students will dig (using a clear straw and cut through layers to see fossils and prints.
I can explain how fossils form by orally telling my partner in my own words how fossils are formed.
Sentence Stems:
A fossil forms by_______________________________________
Then_______________________________________________.
Next,_______________________________________
Finally__________________________________________.
Vocabulary: Fossils, Paleontologist, organisms, extinct, structure, formation
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Fifth Grade
Test Day:)
“STEM Activity”- Alien Space Lander
I can demonstrate application of the Engineering Process by creating an alien space lander with a shock-absorber and stabilizer that can land 2 aliens (marshmallows) safely onto Earth(using only materials provided) following the engineering steps: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve, and Present.
I can draw or write to explain my groups plan to create a space lander and explain any improvements needed.
Vocabulary: Stabilizer, Shock-Absorber
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