Science File Folder Centers: Fossils (how fossils form, types of fossils, & studying fossils MORE)
Skip the boring textbook and help students discover their learning with highly engaging science centers on fossils! Great for including in your rocks and minerals science unit!
Skip the boring textbook and help students discover their learning with highly engaging science centers on fossils! Great for including in your rocks and minerals science unit!
Skip the boring textbook and help students discover their learning with highly engaging science centers on fossils! Great for including in your rocks and minerals science unit!
With these easy-prep file folder centers, students will work in small groups to read and discuss concepts in an engaging way. Students will find colorful images, kid-friendly text, and response activities with each file folder center!
Simply print out each folder's content, glue inside a file folder and provide the corresponding response activities related to each Age of Exploration topic. Students can rotate through each center and learn along the way!
Teacher Directions for assembling each folder is provided for easy set-up!
In each folder students will work in small groups to:
Learn background information and important vocabulary about each fossil topic
Explore real photographs
Engage in discussion questions related to each fossil topic
Complete a recording sheet as students learn about each fossil topic
Students will learn about the following topics
• How Fossils Form
• Types of Fossils
• Studying Fossils
• Fossil Fuels
• Fossil Discoveries
Your students will love being able to move around the room, explore new information, and share their learning with each other. They will be practicing communication and collaboration skills as they engage in discussions about their fossil discoveries.
Save time with your lesson planning, especially if your district doesn’t have a science curriculum or if you need to supplement your current program. These fun folders include all your students need for small group centers. You can laminate them and reuse them year after year!
HERE'S WHAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE SAYING:
Reading Away in 5th Grade says...
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy for students to use independently
Susan M says...
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐These folders are GREAT!!!
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