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In this activity, early learners simulate fossil prints in play dough or clay. Using plastic dinosaur feet to make footprints on their “mud” (much as dinosaurs walked around their habitat) and harvest items (leaves, corn, twigs, acorns) to make impressions, learners simulate fossil prints. This resource includes open-ended discussion questions to encourage reflection.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 6
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Clay or play dough
- Rolling pins
- Harvest items (leaves, corn, twigs, acorns)
- Toy dinosaurs
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
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Earth's History
- Geologic Time
- Fossils
- Dinosaurs
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Earth Structure
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Ecology
- Populations
- Evolution
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Diversity of Life
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- About Inquiry
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
- Science as a Career
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, OMSI, 2004