Science Court Fossils
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Item Description:
Science Court: Fossils is part of the Science Court series. Science Court Fossils is published by Tom Snyder/ Scholastic and is available in many different configurations to fit your needs.
In Science Court Fossils: while protesting the construction of another Planet Cramwood, Jack Jenkins discovers a fossil at the construction site. The construction will have to be halted, if the fossil is really a fossil and actually came from that site. Cramwood and his attorney, Doug Savage, accuse Jenkins of planting a fake fossil and take him to Science Court. Is the fossil really a fossil? Will more fossils likely be found at the site?
Over the course of the trial, students will learn:
Students are also introduced to the following content vocabulary, visually defined in the Word Wall:
The Science Court Series Builds a lasting understanding through guided discussion and fun, hands-on learning. Science Court Series offers a research-based way to introduce core science topics and model scientific processes in the classroom for grades 4 to 6
Science Court directly challenges common misconceptions in earth, life, and physical science topics. Students critically examine the facts, articulate their understanding in multiple ways, and perform hands-on experiments to predict the trial decisions and final verdict. This engaging, research-proven approach will help your students build lasting understanding in science while fully engaging them with the humor of Science Court
STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS
Your students will:
- Use scientific processes and hands-on experimentation to break down students' persistent misconceptions in science
- Learn and apply core concepts in science, gather evidence, and make observations
- Use science to explain natural and physical phenomena
- Improve their ability to recall content and respond to open-ended questions
A CLOSER LOOK
How Do You Build Lasting Understanding?
- Addressing misconceptions directly
- Encouraging students to articulate their understanding independently
Providing multiple pathways including written, verbal, hands-on, and visual for acquiring and demonstrating understanding
Instruction Focus in Science
- Scientific Inquiry
- Scientific Process
- Physical science
- Earth and space science
- Life Science
- Science and Technology
- Data collection and analysis
- Graphs and charts
Product Features
Challenges students on misconceptions about fundamental science concepts to build deep understanding
Each title includes Mac/Win software, a comprehensive Teacher's Guide with learning objectives, implementation support, and reproducibles, and a separate assessment guide.
System Requirements for Science Court: Fossils:
| Type | Minimum Processor |
Operating System(s) |
Minimum Installed RAM | Minimum Display | |
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Stand Alone Hybrid CD | PowerPC G3 500 MHz |
Mac OS 10.3+ | 256 MB | Thousands colors; 800x600 resolution |
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Stand Alone Hybrid CD | Pentium III 500 with sound MHz |
Windows OS 2000 / XPpro / Vista | 256 MB | Thousands colors; 800x600 resolution |
Volume Pricing Available for the Science Court Programs. Titles can be mixed and matched.
Science Court consists of the following titles:
