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Pangaea Fossil Puzzle

Subject Area
Science: Earth Science: Plate Tectonics
Level
6-8
Activity Time
45 Minutes
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TI-Nspire CX series
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TI-Nspire Version
3.6
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Format
TNS

Pangaea Fossil Puzzle

Activity Overview

In this lesson, students will discover fossils at various locations on the earth’s continents. 

Objectives

  • Students will analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils to provide evidence of continental drift.

Vocabulary

  • continent
  • fossil
  • plates
  • plate tectonics
  • Pangaea

About the Lesson

In this lesson, students discover fossils at various locations on the earth’s continents. guided lesson video (optional) is also available for this activity. The video is targeted at students and designed to help guide them through the interactive exploration and the concepts covered within. (It may also be helpful for teachers who may be using the activity for the first time.) 

As a result, students will:

  • Understand how scientists use fossil evidence to support the theory of continental drift.
  • Determine past locations of continents.

 This activity was created using Lua. Learn more about Lua in TI-Nspire here.

 

 

Subject Area
Science: Earth Science: Plate Tectonics
Level
6-8
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
TI-Nspire Version
3.6
Resource Types
Lessons
Simulations
Format
TNS
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