Assignment: Absolute Age Dating ES.9c Assignment

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6 activities: 6 games

91 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

TOWER PUZZLE: Fossil Record

In this game, you will read a collection of facts about rock strata and the fossil record. After reading each fact, you will be required to answer questions about what you read. For every question you get right, you receive an extra life. After completing four questions, you get to play a puzzle game using the lives you earned. There are ten rounds! So do what you can to remember what you learned!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (36) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (5870) 3.4 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Ms. Rose and the Fossil Record!

This time Ms. Rose is the curator of the museum, and she is reviewing information about the fossil record. You will play various mini-games to learn more about the fossil record, and help put back together Rexxy, the museum's resident dinosaur. Before you play each mini-game, Ms. Rose teaches you about a specific part of the fossil record. Collect all the bones by completing all the mini-games.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (71) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (21240) 3.4 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 18 min

Fossil Hunter

Finally, the day has arrived for your very first archeological dig! You need to help Ellie find fossils and return them to their proper place in the Geologic Time Scale! You will quickly discover you have a lot to learn as you start your fieldwork. Advance through the training sites to score energy points that you can use to assist you in digging up valuable fossils. Are you ready to dig in?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (119) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (19310) 3.4 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

ExcavAge: A Dig to the Past

Dive into an exciting journey through Earth's history with Rob in this puzzle game! As you dig through layers of terrain, you'll uncover hidden fossils and other surprises. Each level takes you deeper into the past, requiring you to choose the best strategy and tools for each situation. This fun and interactive game is perfect for curious minds of all ages, enhancing logical thinking skills as you unearth the mysteries of our planet!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (25) 4.5 stars.

Student Ratings (15221) 3.8 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Fossil Hunt

Have you ever wanted to be a fossil hunter? That's exactly what you'll do in this game. You will dig for fossils and sell them for money. You'll have to properly date them to get top dollar though! You will use the clues to choose the correct era and how many years ago the fossilized organism existed. You might come across some surprises underground as well. What will you find?

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (194) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (38551) 3.8 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Dr. Fossil

In this game, you will help Dr. Fossil collect fossils from each layer of the Earth. As you dig up fossils, you will earn money so you can continue excavating. At the end of each layer, you must pass a quiz before you may dig into an older layer of rock. As you dig, you will discover different fossils and relationships about how rock layers are deposited!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (204) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (37949) 3.7 stars.