Sharks Teeth and Fossils
Eastern North Carolina is home to some of the densest fossil soils around.
In this session:
- Youth will learn where and how to find fossils as well as identify some of the many species that can be found.
- Youth will explore different types of fossils and take a dive deep into shark teeth specifically.
The session instructor will share his personal fossil collection to show and tell what he’s found over the last ten years.
Sharks Teeth and Fossils is a video-based lesson with additional materials
Optional Materials: Download and print the Sharks Teeth & Fossils Learning & Discussion Guide for students to use as they follow along; Parents/Guardians/Teachers can use the Sharks Teeth & Fossils Answer Key to check the student’s work.
Key Vocabulary & Learning Concepts
- Types of fossils (mold, cast, petrified, etc.)
- Collection process & tools
- Archaeological periods
- Elevation
- Soil layers
- Serration
- Enamel
- Root
- Modern versus Extinct species
- Types of sharks
- Structure & function of teeth
50 minute lesson
Optional Materials
Vocabulary and Standards Alignment
Prezi
Learning & Discussion Guide
Answer Key
