Unit Overview:

Does This Fossil Exist in New York State? Performance Task

Problem-based task that can be used to drive the teaching and learning in this unit

2-3 days

Your challenge is to determine what your fossil is, how old the fossil is, and if the fossil could be found within the bedrock of New York State. You will organize your data about the fossil with the aid of a variety of questions. Based on the data provided and your Earth Science Reference Table, write a scientific explanation using evidence determining if your fossil could have existed in New York State.

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