Fossil Quest Virtual Fieldtrip Resources by Five Rivers MetroParks

High School Geologic Time Scale Activity

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This lesson from Coastal Carolina University uses the football field to create a geologic timeline of the history of the Earth

Traveling Along a Timeline Activity

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This activity helps students place geologic events along a timeline to begin conceptualizing just how old the fossils are in Ohio.

I Found a Fossil Booklet

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Use this booklet to help your students write a story about a fossil they've found!

Fossil Collection Labels

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Use these labels to create your students, or your own, collection of Ohio fossils! There are 3 of each type of fossil on this sheet.

Geologic Time Scale Clock Activity

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This activity from Kentucky Geological Survey uses a clock to create a geologic timeline of the history of the Earth.

Interactive Deep Time Clock

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This interactive clock shows the history of the Earth. Students will enjoy clicking to learn more!

Geologic Timeline Posters

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These are the posters we use on field trips to show the geologic timeline to students.

Bedrock Geology of Ohio Map

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Good Books for Ohio Fossils

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Here is a list of good books you can use while teaching about Ohio fossils

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Fossil Background Information and Resources

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Fossil Activities

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Fossil Quest Virtual Fieldtrip

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This document will provide everything you need for the Fossil Quest Virtual Field Trip.

Five Rivers MetroParks Fossil Kit Padlet

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Fossil Quest Virtual Fieldtrip Videos

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Geology Introduction

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Fossil Quest Introduction

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Fossil Quest: Habitats

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Fossil Quest: What is a Fossil?

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Fossil Quest: Dayton's Fossils

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Fossil Quest: Plate Tectonics

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Fossil Quest: Collecting

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Fossil Quest: Conclusion

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Fossil Quest: Full Video

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Student Prompt

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Have you been to a MetroPark before? Which one? Explore all of our facilities through our website.

Ohio Learning Standards Hit

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First Grade

Life Science (LS)

Topic: Basic Needs of Living Things

This topic focuses on the physical needs of living things in Ohio. Energy from the sun or food, nutrients, water, shelter and air are some of the physical needs of living things.

1.LS.1 Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

1.LS.2: Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

Second Grade

Life Science (LS)

Topic: Interactions within Habitats

This topic focuses on how ecosystems work by observations of simple interactions between the biotic/living and abiotic/nonliving parts of an ecosystem. Just as living things impact the environment in which they live, the environment impacts living things.

2.LS.2: All organisms alive today result from their ancestors, some of which may be extinct. Not all kinds of organisms that lived in the past are represented by living organisms today.

Social Studies:

History

1. Time can be shown graphically on calendars and timelines.

2. Change over time can be shown with artifacts, maps, and photographs.

Government

10. Personal accountability includes making responsible choices, taking responsibility for personal actions and respecting others.

Fourth Grade

Earth and Space Science (ESS)

Topic: Earth’s Surface

4.ESS.2: The surface of Earth changes due to weathering.

Life Science (LS)

Topic: Earth’s Living History

This topic focuses on using fossil evidence and living organisms to observe that suitable habitats depend upon a combination of biotic and abiotic factors.

4.LS.1- Changes in an organism’s environment are sometimes beneficial to its survival and sometimes harmful.

4.LS.2- Fossils can be compared to one another and to present-day organisms according to their similarities and differences.

Social Studies:

History

1. The order of significant events in Ohio and the United States can be shown on a timeline.

Eighth Grade

Earth and Space Science (ESS)

Topic: Physical Earth

This topic focuses on the physical features of Earth and how they formed. This includes the interior of Earth, the rock record, plate tectonics and landforms.

8.ESS.2 Earth’s lithosphere consists of major and minor tectonic plates that move relative to each other.

8.ESS.4- Evidence of the dynamic changes of Earth’s surface through time is found in the geologic record.

Student Prompt

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Every plant and animal has a habitat which provides food, water, shelter, and space that the animal needs to survive. There are many types of habitats on Earth, and here in Dayton, Ohio we have many types of habitats like forests, prairies, meadows, wetlands, rivers, creeks, and lakes.

After watching this video, choose an animal (alive today or extinct) and do a quick search to learn about its habitat.

Student Prompt

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Fossils can be found all over the world, but what is a fossil? How is a fossil created? Watch this video to find out!

After watching the video, check out the article below about how hard it is to become a fossil.

Student Prompt

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Dayton, Ohio is home to lots of fossils, you may even have some right in your own backyard! But what kinds of fossils can we find in our area? Watch this video to learn more about the Ordovician fossils you can find!

After watching the video, check out the MetroParks fossil brochure as a good reminder of the different fossils you can find.

Student Prompt

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The Theory of Plate Tectonics is that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates (7 large plates and several smaller plates) that glide over the mantle layer above the Earth's core. This theory is considered the unifying theory of geology -it explains all geologic features on Earth, and combined many descriptions scientists had made about specific and regional geologic features. Let's explore this theory, and see if it can help us understand why we find Ordovician fossils here in Dayton, Ohio.

After watching the video, explore plate tectonics a little more by playing the plate tectonic game below.

Student Prompt

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Now that we know a little more about fossils and how they form, what fossils we can find in our area, and why we find Ordovician fossils, let's get outside and go on a fossil quest!

After watching the video, head outside to see if you can find any rocks with fossils in them, either at home, at school, or out at a park. Always go with an adult, especially if you'll be going near water.

Student Prompt

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Thanks so much for coming with Erin and I to explore fossils at Cox Arboretum MetroPark!

Schedule Live Q&A

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For questions regarding this program or to schedule your own class Q&A with MetroPark staff, contact Outdoor Education staff at FRMP_Education@metroparks.org