Promote scientific inquiry and CER in middle school science with the Fossil Record Virtual Simulation Lab Worksheets and Writing Prompt!

These no-prep, NGSS-aligned virtual lab and CER writing prompt worksheets allow students to explore the fossil record using a real-world phenomenon-based science simulation! The student worksheet guides students through the simulation to ensure comprehension and understanding, while also encouraging students to make predictions, observations, analyze data, and form conclusions. Check out the preview to see more!

⭐ Skills Students Will Practice:

⚗️ Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of The Fossil Record

⚗️ Describe where Fossils are Found & How They Form

⚗️ Match Different Fossils to their Correct Time Period & Relative Age

⚗️ Analyze an Unknown Fossil given Data about Other Known Fossils

⭐ This Activity is Perfect for:

⚗️ Middle school and high school science lessons

⚗️ NGSS-aligned science instruction

⚗️ Virtual labs for blended, digital, or distance learning

⚗️ Sub plans, enrichment, or independent practice

NOTE: This activity links to the free Interactive from the American Museum of Natural History. Check it out below!

Layers of Time

Purchase includes the 4-page Student Worksheet (PDF) with CER Writing Prompt, 4-page Teacher Answer Key (PDF), and 4-page Digital Student Worksheet (Google Slides) that is hyperlinked in the Teacher Answer Key.

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