220 E. Ann Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United StatesPhone: (734) 995-5439 Fax: (734) 995-1188
Individual Program
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Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5
Primary Disciplines: Sciences
Secondary Disciplines: Problem Solving
Program Description: Take a closer look at actual fossils and discuss how you can find the clues that they hide and how to interpret their stories that unfolded millions of years ago. Invent your own prehistoric animals, follow along in the story of fossilization and learn about our planet's various biologic and geologic processes.
Objectives: To analyze fossils and use clues to determine an organism's habitat, lifestyle, and biology. To discover the process and likelihood of a fossil formingTo determine how scientists interpret fossil evidence To distinguish between what is and what is not a fossil
National Standards to which this program aligns: Coming Soon
State Standards to which this program aligns: E.SE.03.13 Recognize and describe different types of earth materials (mineral, rock, clay, boulder, gravel, sand, soil).E.SE.03.22 Identify and describe natural causes of change in the Earth’s surface (erosion, glaciers, volcanoes, landslides, and earthquakes).E.ST.04.31 Explain how fossils provide evidence of the history of the Earth.E.ST.04.32 Compare and contrast life forms found in fossils and organisms that exist today.L.EV.05.13 Describe how fossils provide evidence about how living things and environmental conditions have changed.
45 minutes
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
January 1, 2009- May 31, 2009
Interactive Cost: $150.00Point to Point Cost: $150.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $150.00
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Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
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Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Reservations must be paid in full or guaranteed by a purchase order at least two weeks in advance of the program. Checks, money orders, or credit cards are also accepted. Reservations are subject to cancellation if payment is not scheduled 2 weeks in advance.
Cancellations made up to 72 hours prior to your scheduled program will be refunded (less a $25 administrative fee.) The $25 administrative fee is waived if you reschedule. If a cancellation is made less than 72 hours before the scheduled program, no refund will be issued. In the event of weather related school closings or power outages, programs will be rescheduled. If you choose not to reschedule your make-up distance learning program, payment will be refunded less a $25 administrative fee. In the case of program cancellation, the participating site is responsible for rescheduling and/or returning the provided kit materials.
No Video Taping
This program broadcasts over IPInternet 2
Strongly recommend a connection speed of 384 or higher
Strongly recommend a connection speed of 384 or higher