Paleo Sleuths Slides
A comprehensive visual presentation introducing the concepts of fossil formation, environmental change in North Carolina, and the law of superposition. Includes specific examples like the Megalodon and geologic layers.
NC Fossil Lab Worksheet
A structured laboratory worksheet where students analyze specific fossil evidence from three different North Carolina regions (Coastal, Piedmont, and Mountains) to infer past environments and climatic conditions.
Deep Time Timeline Activity
A tactile timeline activity using a 24-hour clock model to help students visualize the immense scale of geologic time and where specific North Carolina geologic events fall relative to the present day.
Evidence Interpreter Quiz
A rigorous 6-question multiple choice assessment formatted like the North Carolina Grade 5 Science EOG, focusing on fossil evidence and environmental change.
Paleo Sleuths Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher's guide containing instructional tips, key vocabulary, and detailed answer keys for the NC Fossil Lab Worksheet, Deep Time Timeline, and Evidence Interpreter Quiz.