This week in my classroom students created models of the layers of sedimentary material on the Earth's surface to investigate fossil fuels; how they are formed and how human use changes the surface of the Earth and the impacts on the environment. I tried to connect life science ideas with earth science concepts. I also focused on energy use and transfer as a main theme.
The lesson went well, however I needed more time at the start of the lesson and at the very end for students to share additional ideas. The use of a model for students to visualize the layers of rock and where fossil fuels are formed worked very well. Students were engaged throughout the lesson, they really enjoyed working with materials to better understand more complex concepts.
