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Help Page: Fossils, Team 3

Team 3

  1. Fraction of each type of fossil. Convert to Decimal. 

    1. The DENOMINATOR of a fraction is the total number. In this case, it would be the total number of fossil types.

    2. The NUMERATOR of a fraction is the parts of the whole number that are found in a specific place or group.

    3. The denominator for these fossil fractions is 170, because there were 170 fossils listed in the database.

    4. The numerator for these fossil fractions will be the number of fossils found of that specific type. 

  2. Patterns in Finds

    1. A PATTERN is a regularly repeated event, occurrence, etc. 

    2. Look at the charts on the Team 3 page. What patterns do you notice?​ 

    3. Use a map of Utah (see Team 3 page) and mark where the fossils are found. What parts of the state are most of the fossils found in: North, West, East or South? 

  3. Finding 3 dinosaurs

    1. Pick your three favorite dinosaurs from the list.​

    2. Write how many of those types of dinosaurs have been found (ex: Utahraptor, 3)

    3. Where are those 3 examples from? (Grand County) This is where they are most likely to be found again. 

    4. Repeat with the other two dinosaurs. 

  4. Infographic: The purpose of an infographic is for people to see and understand information quickly.

    1. What visual elements can you include that are easy to understand?

    2. Pick the chart that makes the most sense to you.

    3. Use moderate colors, not too bright. Pick 2 or 3 and stick to those.

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STOP.

Did you read ALL the hints above? Did you read them with a partner? Did you try them? If the answer to all of the above is YES, then click the picture. If it is NO, go back and try again. :) 
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