Have you ever imagined yourself as a paleontologist? Digging up dinosaurs bones from deep beneath the ground? Most of your children have. They are very excited as we begin our dinosaur unit. Last week many fossils (and replicas) were spread throughout the room. The children acted as true scientists as they drew observational sketches and took notes about what they drew. At the end of the two sessions, we held a scientific meeting. The scientists shared their findings and made theories about what they noticed.
This week, we are learning that a fossil is the "preserved remains of plant or animal life." Together we read Aliki's book, "Fossils Tell of Long Ago." We will also learn how a fossil is formed.
Stay tuned for more details!
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