A scientific quest to discover what life was like in Montana 60-70 million years ago by collecting, identifying, and analyzing fossils. An Introduction to the study of evolution that includes a broad overview of concepts used to understand that all living things have a history. Students observe and record observations and descriptions, learn from what experienced scientists observe, and analyze their collected observations to detect patterns and common features among and between the planets. Teacher resources include technical help, teaching guidelines, and a variety of printable worksheets and handouts. Each part is designed to integrate the use of technology with a hands-on component.
Students write newspaper stories to report their findings.
Browsing Web sites on atmospheric chemistry suggest possible explanations and models for the results. An activity to engage students in the how, why, when, and where of earthquakes by making observations of seismic activity over the course of a year. It includes interviews with solar physicists and archeoastronomers, historic images, modern NASA images and movies, and a sunspot research activity.