Fossil Preservation VIDEO

Class, here is the video I was showing you in class on Fossil preservations. You can continue watching it, and answer the questions below. Write the question and answer.

FOCUS QUESTIONS:
1) What type of fossil preservations did you observe?

2)What clues did these fossil preservations show paleontologists?

3) What 2 new questions do you have now?

Homework on Fossils

Class, for homework finish describing each type of fossil preservation in 2-3 sentences (shown below). It would help if you found a picture for each one and drew it. Use the websites below to help you find out more about the fossil preservations. If you don't find a certain one, google it.

Ducksters

Kids Dino

Fossil formation and types

BrainPop- Fossils

TYPE OF FOSSIL PRESERVATIONS:

1-Permineralized remains                       2-Carbon Film                                                                            
3-Coal                                                      4-Molds                                                      

5-Casts                                                     6-Original Remains                                  

7-Trace Fossils                                        8-Trails and Burrows

Fossils Review

Class, here are some helpful videos to help you on the topic of Fossils:

This first video is from MakeMeGenius. It goes over what fossils are, how they form, where they are found, and the types of fossil preservations. Pay special attention the difference between mold and cast fossils! See below:

This second video is a good one that explains the difference between relative and absolute dating. Click here --> Relative and Absolute dating

And if you'd like to play a new, fun interactive game on Fossils, click here --> Paleontology  There is a game called "Layers of Time" and another one called "Bone Up on Your Fossils" You'll like these games.

Let me know if you have any questions!