Fossil Find

Activity Summary
Science involves the gathering of knowledge in a testable and repeatable format. Evolution is a theory in science that has been around since the 19th century. This activity addresses how theories are accepted and/or rejected and how evidence works in scientific reasoning.

Grade Levels
9-12

Learning Objectives
1. Identify reasons for scientific collaboration
2. Develop a working hypothesis
3. Explain how fossil records can be used as evidence of evolution

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Keywords
evolution, hypothesis, theory, law, Charles Darwin

Last updated: 3/3/2015