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?

Vocabulary:

• environment
• extinct
• fossil
• layers
• organic matter
• sedimentary rock
• sediments

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.

Explore:

• 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