Dig & Display Fossil Kit

SKU
043365
Grade 3-8
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
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Warning
Choking Hazard
  • Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Description

Your mission is to find eight authentic fossils from land and sea, then create a display box to show others what the earth may have looked like millions of years ago. If you accept this mission, all the resources you need are found in this kit, including a sturdy plastic rock hammer and combined magnifying glass and brush. The adventure guide provides safety information, the geological timeline, how to prepare for the dig, and details about the eight fossils you will discover. The unique circular “dig site" measures approx. 5 ½" across, with a blue section for aquatic fossils and a green section with a slight elevation for terrestrial. When the dig is completed, follow the simple instructions to construct the display case. Quality made, this kit will engage the minds and hands of your favorite paleontologist. Promotes evolutionary worldview.

Publisher's Description of Dig & Display Fossil Kit

Travel into history and discover prehistoric Earth. Introduce children to fun facts about prehistoric Earth as they embark on exciting missions using real land and sea fossils. Children will learn about the evolution of plants and animals as they uncover each fossil. After they're discovering their fossils, children can turn the package into a display case and then teach others what they've learned!

Highlights:

* Learn about prehistoric Earth and if your fossil lived on land or in the sea

* Turn the reusable package into a museum display case

What's Included:

* 8 fossils including shark tooth, crinoid, bivalve, atrypa, petrified wood, coprolite, and 2 different types of gastropods

* 1 digging block

* 2 digging tools

* Mission Guide



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Product Format:Other
Brand:Hand2Mind
Grades:3-8
EAN/UPC:848850114467
Length in Inches:8.625
Width in Inches:10.5
Height in Inches:2.125
Weight in Pounds:1.7
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