Instant Expert: Fossils

Become an instant expert on fossils. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to give students a general introduction to fossils and how they give clues to the past.
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Instant Expert: Fossils

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Eyewitness: Fossil
Reading Level
Intermediate
Stunning real-life photographs of the spectacular remains of ancient lives offer a unique "eyewitness" view of what fossils are, how they were formed, and how they lived millions of years ago. Eyewitness: Fossil

Fossils Mini-Lesson

Reading Level: Upper Elementary

Use this PowerPoint slideshow to give students a general introduction to what fossils are and how they give clues to the past.

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Eyewitness: Dinosaur
Reading Level
Intermediate
Discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Packed with real dinosaur fossils, this book features computer reconstructions bringing the fossils to life and reflecting the latest ideas on how dinosaurs looked and behaved. Eyewitness: Dinosaur
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