Standard: D. Continuity and
Change Students will be able to: 1. Explain how fossils show the existence
of past life Know what a fossil is Sort How did it get in rock Students will sort a variety of rocks
according to whether they show fossils or not. Teacher and students will brainstorm how
fossil impressions came to be there. Students will explain why they created two
different piles when they sorted the rocks that they were given. Teacher observation in a small group fossil
Students will understand the basis for life and that all living
things change over time.
Common Assessment(s):
(Specific grade level learning objectives)