Dino Dating Dossier Worksheet
A data-driven student worksheet where learners calculate the absolute age of an Archaeopteryx fossil. The activity guides students through isotope ratio calculations, decay curve plotting, and final age determination using a fictional isotope designed for clear mathematical outcomes.
Dino Dating Dossier Answer Key
The answer key for the Dino Dating Dossier Worksheet, providing complete solutions, teacher notes, and a sample interpretation for the Archaeopteryx absolute age investigation.
Dino Dating Slides
An instructional slide deck designed to lead students through the "Deep Time Detectives" activity. It introduces the Archaeopteryx mystery, explains the mechanics of radiometric dating and half-lives, and provides step-by-step guidance for calculating fossil age using isotope data.
Deep Time Detectives Teacher Guide
A facilitation guide for teachers to lead the Deep Time Detectives lesson. Includes a lesson timeline, learning objectives, common student roadblocks, and strategies for differentiation.
Dino Dating CER Worksheet
A Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) worksheet for the Deep Time Detectives lesson. Students use their isotope analysis data to construct a formal scientific argument regarding the absolute age of the Archaeopteryx fossil.
Dino Dating CER Answer Key
A detailed answer key and teacher rubric for the Dino Dating CER Worksheet. It provides sample high-quality student responses for the claim, evidence, and reasoning sections, along with a scoring checklist.
