Fossils and Geologic Time – Lab Station Activity

Fossils and the Geologic Time Scale - Lab Station Activity Bring the fossil record to life in your middle or high school science classroom with this engaging lab activity. Students will rotate through 9 stations to analyze fossils, date rocks, explore timescales, and more. The self-guided format allows them to work at their own pace while answering questions, watching videos, doing research, and getting creative. Topics span fossilization, radiometric dating, rock strata, the La Brea Tar Pits, and major boundaries in Earth's history. This customizable resource includes reading passages, comprehension questions, creative prompts, and bonus vocabulary builders to maximize the learning potential. Students will love moving freely around the classroom as they dive into hands-on archaeology.