What contributions have ancient cultures made?
Students will appreciate traditions enriched by ancient Utah cultures. b) Students will know different art forms used and created by ancient Utah cultures. c) Students will appreciate a connection with the past. Lesson Plan Students had a great time with this! Fossils — Evidence of Past Life Adapted from Fossils lesson plans (p.6) by Dr. Donald R. Daugs Vocabulary: Fossil Grade: 3 – 4 Purpose: Students will explore different types of fossils and learn that fossils are evidences of past life. Materials: Activity 1: 1) Children’s Books about Fossils (see References and Resources at the end of this lesson plan.) Activities 2 & 3: 1) Various leaves (with prominent veins) 2) Paper (enough for each student) 3) Pencils and Crayons 4) Plaster of Paris & water 5) Homemade Play-dough 6) Shell Macaroni 7) Cornstarch 8) Styrofoam Trays — 4 – 5 inch square (one pound hamburger packaging) 9) Popsicle Sticks (one per student) 10) 4 – 5 Large Spoons Preparation: 1) Gather enough leaves for the entir
