1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is a fossil?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Fossils are the remains of ancient organisms Fossils provide information about evolution and extinct species Fossilization involves the replacement of organic material with minerals
Fossils: A Look Into Our Prehistoric Past
3. Slide
60 seconds
Fossil: The preserved remains or traces of organisms from the past Paleontology: The scientific study of fossils and their placement in the fossil record Fossilization: The process by which minerals replace the original components of an organism over time
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
The oldest known fossil is a bacterial mat that dates back 3.5 billion years The most common type of fossil is a trace fossil, which includes things like footprints and burrows Some fossils can be so detailed that you can even see their internal organs!
Fun facts:
5. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: What is the most common way that fossils form?
6. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What type of fossilized organism is the most commonly found in the fossil record?
7. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Create a drawing of a mythical creature that is half goat, half human. It must have both human and goat features and should be set in an outdoor environment with a landscape of mountains and trees.
8. Poll
300 seconds
What is a fossil?
- A plant or an animal from millions of years ago
- A rock from millions of years ago
- A plant or an animal from hundreds of years ago
- A rock from hundreds of years ago
9. Poll
300 seconds
What is the study of fossils called?
- Geology
- Paleontology
- Archaeology
- Anthropology
10. Poll
300 seconds
What is the main way fossils form?
- Burial
- Compression
- Partial melting
- Evaporation
11. Poll
300 seconds
What type of rock contains the most fossils?
- Igneous Rock
- Metamorphic Rock
- Sedimentary Rock
- None of the above
12. Poll
300 seconds
What is the oldest known fossil?
- 3.4 billion years old
- 2.4 billion years old
- 1.4 billion years old
- None of the above
13. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw a picture of a fossil of a prehistoric animal and describe how the animal died just like a paleontologist. Create a short story on how the creature lived and died in the past.
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