Paleontology
Dinosaur discovery, fascinating fossils, archaeology and ancient artifacts, and more await in the Paleontology science unit! Immerse your children in hands-on activities, captivating videos, and beautiful illustrations and images as they complete this exciting and easy-to-teach course.
Each family will need one copy of the course book and one student journal per child. Don’t miss the read-aloud book pack and 7–8 extension book available below to expand learning and immerse your children in the lives of these amazing creatures!
Lesson 1: Introduction to Paleontology
Lesson 2: Discovering Fossils
Lesson 3: Introduction to Dinosaurs
Lesson 4: Land of Giants
Lesson 5: Carnivores and Herbivores
Lesson 6: Sky and Sea
Lesson 7: Fossils in Ice and Tar
Lesson 8: Introduction to Archaeology
Lesson 9: Excavation
Lesson 10: Artifacts
Lesson 11: Around the World in Ancient Days
The Good and the Beautiful science team has created original, high-quality videos to accompany our science units, making the courses even easier to teach! The Paleontology science unit includes access to engaging videos that highlight specific topics such as dinosaur fossils and archaeological sites. Access the Paleontology videos here.
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How the Unit Works
Required Course Items
Course Book Course Book
Details:The full-color course book guides the parent through each lesson in the Paleontology science course. Hands-on activities, vocabulary words, access to captivating videos, mini books, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open and go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one course book is needed per family.
- 72 pages
- Full-color
- 11 lessons
- Wire binding; 8.5″x11″
A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.
Student Journal Grades 3-6 Student Journal Grades 3-6
Details:Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 28-page Paleontology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the student journal activities.
- 28 pages
- Full-color
- Saddle-stitch binding; three hole punched; perforated; 8.5″x11″
Student Journal Grades 7-8 Student Journal Grades 7-8
Details:Each student grades 7–8 needs his or her own copy of the 44-page Paleontology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the student journal activities. The grades 7–8 journal also includes a student-directed lesson extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.
- 44 pages
- Full-color
- Saddle-stitch binding; three-hole punched; perforated; 8.5″x11″
Recommended Resources
Paleontology Read-Aloud Book Pack
Details:Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Paleontology Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Paleontology study. Purchase above.
Includes:
- The Ultimate Dinosaur Guide by Heather Hawkins
- Ancient Animals by Molly Sanchez
Amazing Archaeological Digs Paleontology Grades 7-8 Extension
Details:Travel around the world and take a look at the past one archaeological dig at a time. From King Tut’s tomb to cities that lay under water, explorers and scientists have found more than just buried treasure! Grab a shovel and get ready to learn about some of the world’s more incredible discoveries in Amazing Archaeological Digs.
This book is suggested to accompany our Paleontology Science Unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7-8. Purchase above.
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