Looking for a way to boost your student's vocabulary knowledge AND usage in the correct context? Check out Magic Squares! No prep – just print (or assign digitally) + practice!
TOPICS COVERED
There are 16 key vocabulary terms in this approach to learning the basic foundations of how scientists study and learn about Earth’s history:
| ⭐ fossil record
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⭐ index fossils
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⭐ relative dating
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⭐ relative age
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⭐ radioactive/absolute dating
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⭐ absolute age
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⭐ law of superposition
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⭐ fossils
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⭐ Geologic Time Scale
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⭐ uniformitarianism
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⭐ Precambrian Era
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⭐ Paleozoic Era
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⭐ Mesozoic Era
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⭐ Cenozoic Era
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⭐ intrusion
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⭐ extrusion
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NOTE: Your students should have some prior knowledge of these topics before beginning this review to ensure they are set up for success!
INCLUDES
✏️ Student version
✏️ Completed answer key
✏️ Google Slides digital version
IDEAS FOR USE
Magic squares are fun, challenging, self-correcting activities that are ideal for independent work or “you do” practice. It allows students to practice what they learned in a safe way. If they don’t have all the sums for each row and column, encourage them to check their responses and try a different combination until they can get the magic number.
I enjoy mixing it up with magic square practices as they are fantastic for
⭐ a quick review
⭐ extension application
⭐ small group spiral sessions
⭐ individual reviews
⭐ re-test qualifiers and more!
These can be given as independent work, a combo of student solo/partner work followed by whole class review, or whole class review. You can even use it for “Roll the Dice” or “Mad Minute” reviews! The possibilities are endless!
Want to have your students complete it digitally? Your purchase includes a Google Slides Digital version as well! This version is great for your LMS or students in a remote/virtual setting.
✨PRO TIP! ✨
- Use interactive notebooks like me?! Well, these fit in perfectly! Simply print the page (full size, landscape 11x8.5), fold it in half, and glue it into the center of your notebook. Voilà! You are set!
