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Introduction to Fossils

introduction to 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

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