Fossils Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Making Fossils
Make dinosaur bones or fossils with these clever ideas.SubjectsScienceGeologyFossils -
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Activity: Types of Fossils
After reading a passage about fossil molds and casts, students will answer…Subjects:FossilsAnimals (Zoology)Geology -
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Fossil Layers
This color diagram outlines the earth's fossil layers.Subjects:ScienceGeologyFossils -
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Science Reading Warm-Up: Fossils
In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students learn about fossils. Use the…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingGeologyEarth Science -
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Fossils Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Give students a general introduction to what fossils are and how they give clues…Subjects:ScienceGeologyFossils -
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Dinosaur Detectives
In this lesson, students learn about amphibian evolution by comparing fossils…SubjectsAnimals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Eyewitness: Fossil
Stunning real-life photographs of the spectacular remains of ancient lives offer…SubjectsScienceGeologyFossils -
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Introducing Dinosaurs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Illustrate some interesting dinosaur characteristics and give students a general…Subjects:ScienceGeologyFossils -
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Future Fossils
Reinforce core Earth Science concepts while fostering artistic abilities with an…Subjects:ScienceGeologyFossils -
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Activity: Prehistoric Animals
Enrich your study of prehistoric animals with this science printable. Students…Subjects:FossilsAnimals (Zoology)Geology -
GAMES AND APPS
Science Key Term Review: Life Changes over Time
Use the crossword puzzle in this science printable to review key terms about…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Geologic Time Scale and Reptile Skeletal Figures
Use this reference sheet with the Dinosaur Detectives lesson.Subjects:ReptilesFossilsAnimals (Zoology) -
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How Are Organisms Preserved?
The matching and true/false sections in this science printable review three…Subjects:FossilsAnimals (Zoology)Geology -
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How Is a Rock's Absolute Age Determined?
In this science printable, students will review how the half-life of radioactive…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceGeology -
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Key Term Review: The Rock Record
Review fossils, rock layers, and geology terms with this vocabulary and word…Subjects:RocksVocabularyFossils -
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Introducing Dinosaurs Word Power
Students can practice earth science vocabulary relevant to dinosaurs by reading…Subjects:VocabularyFossilsDinosaurs (Paleontology) -
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Fossils: Family Activity
Suggest a family activity to parents that focuses on fossils and vocabulary…Subjects:FossilsVocabularyGeology -
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What Are Fossils?
Students will complete statements about fossils and answer questions about…Subjects:FossilsAnimals (Zoology)Geology -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Fossils Background Information
This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Fossils…Subjects:ScienceGeologyFossils -
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Fossils: Vocabulary
Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to fossils.Subjects:FossilsVocabularyGeology -
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What Is Geologic Time?
Connect earth science and life science with this printable. Students will match…Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Why Do Scientists Study Fossils?
This science printable asks students to identify animals from an earlier time in…Subjects:FossilsBiological EvolutionGeology -
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The First Insects
Long before dinosaurs, there were insects! Learn about the earliest insects by…Subjects:InsectsFossilsBiological Evolution -
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Fossils Word Power
Students can practice earth science vocabulary relevant to fossils by reading…Subjects:VocabularyFossilsDinosaurs (Paleontology)