Students will learn scientific methods used to reconstruct paleoclimatic conditions. They will also learn how to identify plants using a dichotomous key. Lastly, students will be able to compare past and present climate at Florissant.
Recommended level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
1. Reading the Past: Fossils and Paleoclimate at Florissant
2. Then and Now: Comparing Past and Present Climate at Florissant