Below are a variety of lesson plans developed to help students gain an understanding of geology, paleontology, science, and history at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
These activities are great for stand alone, in-class lessons or as pre and post trip materials for a visit to the Monument.l
Most of the activities require Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. Downloads are available for individual lessons as well as for the entire unit. All PDF files contain answer keys.
The Paleontologist's Path
Grade 1 to Grade 3
Grade 4 to Grade 6
Grade 7 to Grade 12
Paleontology Curriculum for High School
This High School Curriculum was developed by National Park Service Staff using grants from the The National Park Foundation, Parks as Classrooms, and Canon USA.
Unit One: The Nature of Science
Unit Two: Paleontology
Unit Three: Evolution
Views of the National Parks
VIEWS: Virtual Tour and Curriculum for Middle and High School
Teaching with Historic Places
Unit on the Hornbek Homestead and the Homestead Act
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