Learning Target: I can explain the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels.
Think about these questions today as we learn more about fossils:
- What is a fossil?
- What can a fossil tell you about the past?
- What can you tell about the environment when the fossil was formed?
Engage:
- Review steps in “Sedimentary Rocks Formation“
- Turn and talk to your neighbor about these questions. Be prepared to share what you have discussed: What is a fossil? How are fossils made?
- Observe fossil samples.
- Animation: Formation of a Fossil
- Discuss “A Fossil’s Journey” & glue into journal
Explain:
- Read the article: What is a fossil?
- Journal Writing: How is a fossil formed?
Enrichment:
- Dino Fossil Activity
- Cut out cards.
- Put cards in order.
- Glue cards onto a sentence strip in chronological order.
- Label each card and color the pictures
- Online explorations: BBC: Fossils or Getting into the Fossil Record