National Science Standards Matrix
Name of Activity
Suggested Grade Level
Content Standards
Other
Content
K-4
5-8
9-12
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Building a Topo Model
Math
Climate Analysis Using Forams
Math
Determining Ages Of Rocks...
Math
Dino Facts
Dinosaur Body Structure
Dinosaur Names
Eng/Art
Findasaurus
Fossilization and Adaptation
Eng/Art
Inferring Ancient Environments
Math/Geog
Interpreting Paleoenvironments
Math/Geog
Island Biogegraphy
Math/Geog
Model Of Sea Floor Spreading
Monster Math
Math
Paleo Cookie Dig
Math
Round Rocks
Sequencing Time — What Came 1st?
Submarine Mountains
Tennis Shoe Detectives
Eng
Tracking Global Climate Change
Math/Geog
Two Kinds Of Dinosaurs
Where Can I See the Sea
Who's On First?
KEY:
= Suggested Grade Level
= Extended Grade Level
Content Standards
A = Unifying Concepts and Processes
B = Science as Inquiry
C = Physical Science
D = Life Science
E = Earth and Space Science
F = Science and Technology
G = Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
H = History and Nature of Science
= Major Emphasis In Content
= Minor Emphasis In Content
Other Learning From the Fossil Record Areas
Paleontology and Scientific Literacy
Why are fossils important to science and society?
Learning From the Fossil Record
A handy list of student activities
National Science Standards Matrix
Suggested grade levels for and content of activities
The Geologic Time Scale
