Explore the fossil record and geologic time scale with this complete 2–4 day middle or high school science lesson. Designed to align with NGSS HS-LS4-1 and TEKS B.9A, this resource includes an engaging PowerPoint lesson, guided notes, formative checks, and a virtual scavenger hunt using real-world fossil data from the Museum of Natural History. Perfect for Life Science, Biology, or Earth science classrooms, this resource builds student understanding of radiometric dating, relative dating, roc