I recommend this lesson plan for folks in the Cincinnati region. These fossils are common in the creek beds all around southwest Ohio. In this time of school closures and physical distancing, getting outdoors in nature is the perfect way to beat the house bound blahs! Steer clear of the playgrounds and go out into the woods or creek walk.
Here are some beautiful natural places in Cincinnati you may want to explore:
- Caldwell Preserve
- McFarlan Woods in Mt. Airy Forest (scroll down the page to see)
- Winton Woods
- French Park
- LaBoiteaux Woods
I wrote this lesson as part of my National Geographic certification, and I am sharing it here with you. I hope you get outdoors with your child or students and enjoy learning a little bit about the history of this area while doing some hands on, fun, nature-based activities.
Some great places to check out would be:
These three links will take you to some ID sheets to help you sort. Laminate them and reuse them!
This link will take you to the lesson plan. Use this if your administrator requires formal lesson plans or if you just want some additional guidance.
NatGeo Certification Lesson Plan_Fossil Sorting
I hope this helps you find some enriching time with your student and that you stay safe and healthy.