Identify the environment in which the fossils are found. Reasoning: Explain why fossils are found in environments where they could no longer exist. Describe how fossils provide evidence of the type, size, and distribution of certain organisms from long ago. Key Vocabulary: Fossil Marine Fossils Environment Tropical Plant Fossils Extinct Animal Fossils Species Formative Assessment Plan Target Target Type Assessment Type Formative Assessment Options Knowledge Selected Response I can identify the types of fossil organisms found in an Reasoning Constructed Response area. Skill Personal Communication Product Performance Assessment Knowledge Selected Response I can identify the environment in which the Reasoning Constructed Response fossils are found. Skill Personal Communication Product Performance Assessment
Identify the environment in which the fossils are found. Reasoning: Explain why fossils are found in environments where they could no longer exist. Describe how fossils provide evidence of the type, size, and distribution of certain organisms from long ago. Key Vocabulary: Fossil Environment Extinct Species Marine Fossils Tropical Plant Fossils Animal Fossils Formative Assessment Plan Target Target Type Assessment Type Formative Assessment Options I can identify the types of fossil organisms found in an area. Knowledge Reasoning Skill Product Selected Response Constructed Response Personal Communication Performance Assessment I can identify the environment in which the fossils are found. Knowledge Reasoning Skill Product Selected Response Constructed Response Personal Communication Performance Assessment
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