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Grade 1 | Knowledge 7: The History of the Earth

Lesson 7:
Fossils

Let’s Learn

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

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Start of Lesson

Introducing the

Read-Aloud

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Application

End of Lesson

What are our learning goals?

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

I can discuss the characteristics of some of the
earth’s features.

I can explain how fossils provide information about
the history of the earth.

What are our learning goals?

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

I can demonstrate an understanding of the word preserved.

I can write a letter about fossils.

Vocabulary

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

fossil

impression

paleontologist

preserved

Let’s Explore

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Start of Lesson

Introducing the

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Turn and Talk

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What is a paleontologist?

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Let’s Read

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“Fossils”

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Start of Lesson

Introducing the

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Why are we
reading this text?

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Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Multiple Choice

What type of rock do you see in this picture?

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Discussing the
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Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Multiple Choice

What is a fossil?

• The preserved remains of aliens from outer space
• The preserved remains or traces of animals or plants from long ago.

• Fossils are not real, just a myth
• The remains of modern animals

Multiple Choice

Are fossils formed over a short time or long time?

• Short time

• Long time

Check for
Understanding

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Discussing the
Read-Aloud

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Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

What word are we going to talk about?

preserved

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Making Choices Activity

preserved

Multiple Choice

Fruit picked during the summer and put in tightly sealed jars for the winter.

• That is preserved.

• That is not preserved.

Multiple Choice

Trash on the sidewalk that got wet in the rain.

• That is preserved.

• That is not preserved.

Multiple Choice

The fossil on a seashell.

• That is preserved.

• That is not preserved.

Multiple Choice

A bike left outside in the yard.

• That is preserved.

• That is not preserved.

Multiple Choice

A fern fossil found imprinted in rock.

• That is preserved.

• That is not preserved.

Let’s Connect

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Start of Lesson

Introducing the

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Application

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and
or

Would you like a red
crayon or a blue crayon?

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Poll

Would you like a red crayon OR a blue crayon?

• red

• blue

Do you prefer
chocolate ice cream
or vanilla ice cream?

Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Poll

Do you prefer chocolate ice cream OR vanilla ice cream?

• Chocolate ice cream

• Vanilla ice cream

Turn and Talk

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Poll

Do you like hot weather OR cold weather better?

• hot weather

• cold weather

Poll

Would you rather eat an apple or an orange?

• apple

• orange

Poll

Would you rather play soccer OR basketball?

• soccer

• basketball

Check for
Understanding

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Knowledge 7, Lesson 7: Fossils

Letter Format Poster

Greeting

Body

Closing
Signature

Dear Ms. Bland,

Thank you for the letter you sent last week, as well
as the flowers. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Love,
Anna

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