Ancient Artifacts and Fossils - Lesson for Grade 3, Chapter - Past Life and Culture
In the lesson titled "Ancient Artifacts and Fossils," third-grade students will embark on an educational journey through the Ancient World, focusing on past life and culture. This captivating lesson is a part of the "Past Life and Culture" chapter within the "The Ancient World" unit. Through engaging activities such as the Ancient Artifacts Worksheet and the Fossil Matching Worksheet, students will learn about the significance of ancient artifacts and fossils and how they serve as key pieces of evidence in understanding the lifestyles, cultures, and environments of people and organisms that lived thousands to millions of years ago.
Students will delve into the fascinating world of archaeology and paleontology, gaining insights into how artifacts and fossils are discovered, studied, and what they can tell us about the ancient past. By learning how to identify different types of artifacts and fossils, students will enhance their observation and analytical skills, fostering a deeper appreciation for history and science.
This lesson is crucial for young learners as it not only educates them about historical and scientific methods but also instills a sense of curiosity and respect for the past.
Estimated classroom time: 6 min
Chapter: Past Life and Culture
Unit: The Ancient World
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1st
3:00 min
Ancient Artifacts Worksheet
worksheet
2nd
3:00 min
Fossil Matching Worksheet
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Activity 1 / Ancient Artifacts Worksheet
With this free PDF worksheet, your children will learn what an ancient artifact is and what one may look like. Ancient artifacts come in the form of statues, necklaces, hats or even fossils, and your child will get to learn about what some of those may look like. They'll read the comprehension questions and answer using one of the choices. The choices have picture representation too, so they'll get an even better and more concrete understanding of ancient artifacts.
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Activity 2 / Fossil Matching Worksheet
Kids love looking for and learning about fossils! This free PDF worksheet will let your little archeologists go on a dig of their own as they look for fossils created by living things. They'll then use the traceable lines to match the pictures of fossils with the correct word choice, and they'll have tangible representation and imagery to refer to when they're thinking about the concept of fossils!
