Knowledge/Skill Building

📊 Visualizing Fossil & Seafloor Data

Content Expertise Critical Thinking & Problem Solving MS-ESS2-3

Mini-lesson on selecting appropriate visualizations (map overlays, cross-sections, bar graphs, annotated diagrams) based on question type. Students examine sample fossil distribution maps and seafloor age charts, discussing why certain formats reveal plate motion patterns more clearly. Teacher models how to annotate visuals with domain vocabulary and directional arrows.

Plan day
Day 4
Duration
10 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps