Claudia Grant|Bruce J. MacFadden|Pavlo Antonenko|Víctor Juan Ventosa Pérez
<b>3-D FOSSILS FOR K–12 EDUCATION: A CASE EXAMPLE USING THE GIANT EXTINCT SHARK</b><i><b>CARCHAROCLES MEGALODON</b></i>
University of Florida|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida College|Florida Museum of Natural History|University of Florida|Florida College|University of Florida|Florida Museum of Natural History|University of Florida
abstract fossils science paleontology provide charismatic gateway integrate stem teaching learning new next generation science standards ngss well exponentially increasing use threedimensional 3d printing scanning technology particularly opportune time integrate wider variety fossils paleontology k12 curricula describe curricular prototype integrates four components stem science technology engineering math authentic research using dentitions neogene giant shark megalodon carcharocles megalodon agassiz 1843 prototype implemented two middle two high schools california florida consistent prior evidencebased research student engagement increases handson experiences fossils particularly charismatic species megalodon access museum specimens helps students understand big ideas deep time addition engaging students authentic stem practices scaffolding development content knowledge paleontology integrative science connects informs socially relevant topics including longterm macro evolution climate change application 3d printing scanning develop curricula using fossils immense potential k12 schools us