Fossils: History In Rocks

By Andy, Wade, and James

Introduction

The year is 3029 and you are an archaeologist for your town.  Your town is trying to open an exhibit on fossils in the museum.  They need your help!  It's your job to learn everything you can about fossils.  

Task

Your task is to write a one page report about fossils.  After that, complete the test about fossils.  Then complete the word search. 

Process

For your one page report and test, use these hyperlinks for information.

2000 Fossils Under the Ground

What is a Fossil? How do They Form?

Fossils

Fossils, Rocks, and Time

Follow a Fossil

American Museum of Natural History (search the word "fossils")

 

After completing the report, click here to visit the American Museum of Natural History website.  In the search box, type the word "fossils" and click on "go".  Scroll down and click on the paleontology quiz button.  Take the quiz to see how much you have learned.

Evaluation

On the quiz, each question right is worth 10 points.

 Each question wrong or unanswered is worth nothing.

On the report, each paragraph will be rated by the

number of facts.

Facts     Grade 

0-2 facts                        U
3-4 facts                      D
5-7 facts                      C
8-9 facts                      B
10 facts                      A

 

Conclusion

Nice job!!!  Your fossil exhibit is the best in the country!!!

Here are some fun games.

Skeleton jigsaws

Fossils Crossword Puzzle

Credits

Pics4Learning

Earth Science World Image Bank

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Date last updated:  April 24, 2008