SEFS Webinar- Victor Perez - Megalodon

Explore the fascinating world of paleontology and scientific inquiry in this 26-minute webinar featuring Victor Perez, a PhD Candidate. Discover how students successfully challenged a scientific publication using their nature of science skills, focusing on the iconic prehistoric shark, Megalodon. Learn about innovative teaching methods, including 3D printing techniques and art extensions, that engage students in hands-on paleontological research. Gain insights into the development of lesson plans, background knowledge on Megalodon's distribution and crown height, and the serendipitous moments in scientific discovery. Understand the importance of the nature of science and its alignment with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Access valuable resources for implementing these lessons, including www.paleoteach.org for lesson materials and www.morphosource.org for 3D print files.

Introduction
Megalodon
Gaby RET
Gordon Hubble
Associated Dentition
Scanning and Printing
Lesson Development
Developing the Method
Background Knowledge
Distribution
Crown Height
Crown Height Equations
Serendipity
Art Extension
Nature of Science
NGSS
Summary
Questions