Era of the UnknownFossilsGrades 3-6
Storyline
Phenomenon
Earth's landscape changes over time. Patterns in rock layers and fossils are evidence of past living organisms and the environment they lived in.
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
The crew asks questions and defines the problems related to the fossil evidence and geological layers they encounter.
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
The crew plans and carries out investigations to analyze the fossils and gather data from the rock layers.
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
The crew analyzes the fossil evidence and rock layers to make conclusions about the ancient environment and timeframes.
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
The crew uses computational thinking to navigate the time web and make adjustments to the time machine's power.
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
The crew gathers scientific data from the fossils and communicates their findings to Doctor Zyla.
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns
The crew recognizes patterns in the fossils and rock layers to determine the ancient environment and timeframes.
Cause and Effect
The crew observes the traits in the Allosaurus remains and uses that information to determine its behavior and habitat.
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity
The crew analyzes data from different geological layers and time periods to identify the timeframe suitable for the Allosaurus.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS4.A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity
The crew analyzes fossils to understand the ancient environment and traits of different dinosaurs.
ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth
The crew uses rock layers to identify different timeframes from Earth's history and determine the habitat of the Allosaurus.
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
The crew uses their scientific knowledge and computational skills to navigate the time web and make adjustments to the time machine's power.