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Introduction to Fossils

Ages 7-8

Learn about, what they are, how they are formed and identify and name the different types of fossils.
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By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

  • define what fossils are and how they are formed;
  • identify and name the different types of fossils;
  • sequence the steps in fossil formation; and
  • understand fossilisation with particular focus on how body and trace fossils are formed in rocks.

Year 3 Science: Rocks

  • describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock
  • Age: 7-8
  • England & Wales: Year 3
  • Scotland: Primary 3
  • Rep. Ireland: Second Class
  • Australia: Grade 2
  • USA: Grade 2
  • Three-part Lesson
  • Self-marking Activities
  • Fluency, Reasoning and Problem-solving Questions.
  • Engaging Drag and Drop Activities
  • Interactive Self-marking Worksheet
  • Printable Worksheets to Consolidate Learning

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