Grade 1 - A History Of The Earth

140 The History of the Earth: Supplemental Guide 7A | Fossils

to your neighbor and ask your what question. Listen to your

neighbor’s response. Then your neighbor will ask a new what

question and you will get a chance to respond. I will call on

several of you to share your questions with the class.

9. After hearing today’s read-aloud and questions and answers,
   do you have any remaining questions? [If time permits, you
   may wish to allow for individual, group, or class research of
   the text and/or other resources to answer these questions.]

Word Work: Preserved 5 minutes

1. In the read-aloud you heard, “A fossil is the preserved body or
   imprint of a plant or animal that lived thousands, millions, or
   even billions of years ago.”


2. Say the word preserved with me.


3. If something is preserved, it is kept in good condition over
   time.


4. My mother preserved the pictures by putting them in a photo
   album.


5. Why is it important that things be preserved? Try to use the
   word preserved when you tell about it. [Ask two or three
   students. If necessary, guide and/or rephrase the students’
   responses: “ should be preserved because.. .”]


6. What’s the word we’ve been talking about?
   Use a Sharing Activity for follow-up. Directions: We often talk
   about how important it is that the earth be preserved for everyone
   to enjoy. For example, the oceans, the trees, and the rocks should
   be preserved. Think of one place on the earth that you think
   should be preserved for everyone to enjoy. Turn and tell your
   partner about that one thing that you think should be preserved.
   I will call on several of you to share, and we will see if any of you
   came up with the same places.

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day