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What evidence supports the theory of evolution?

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TOPIC: FOSSILS AND FOSSILISATION
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LFQ: How do I describe different type of fossils and its
formation?

WILF:
 To recognise that fossils provide Key Words
information about living things that
Fossilisation
inhabited the Earth millions of years ago Minerals
 To describe about the formation of Sediment
Inhabited
fossils.
 To analyse about the different types of
fossils.
Group Activity – Group A From the picture explain the process of fossilisation and answer the
question below

In the past this landscape must have been covered by

A) Mud B) Water C) Both
Group B

What Scientist can learn from Trace fossil

Write down 3
ways in which https://sciencing.com/trace-fossils-6361106.html
the trace fossils
Above is the useful link for your research
helps scientists
 FOSSILS
• Fossils are the remains or impression of prehistoric organism.
• The process by which a fossil is formed is called ‘fossilisation’.
• The scientists who study fossils are called paleontologist.
• Fossils are most commonly found in Sedimentary rocks.

1. Imprint fossil:
• What are the types of fossil?
Parts of organisms left in soil or sediment before it is hardened.
Imprint Fossil 2. Trace fossil:
Any marks or other evidences left behind by the
organism that has become fossilised, includes
Trace Fossil footprints, tracks, trails and burrows made by
living things.

Cast/Mold Fossil 3. Cast or Mold fossil:

A mold is an imprint left by the shell of a hard
skeleton on surrounding rock, such as
dinosaur bones buried beneath many layers of
sediment.

Photo: Liza
Group Activity – Group A From the picture explain the process of fossilisation and answer the
question below

Bones

Mineral

In the past this landscape must have been covered by

A) Mud B) Water C) Both
 Group B

Trace Fossils
Trace fossils provide evidence of the activities of
ancient organisms.

What Scientist can learn from a trace fossil ?

From trace fossils, scientists can learn about a prehistoric

organism’s size, diet, environment, and behavior.
Answer all the questions
1. The process by which a fossil is formed is called_________.
2. Fossils are most commonly found in_____________rocks.
3.. How can imprint fossil be created?
4. What is Mold Fossil?

5. Draw and explain the process of fossil formation. ( Use your blank page )
6. Fossils that are not the actual organism but evidence of that organism's existence.

a) Mold Fossil b) Imprint Fossil c) Trace Fossil

 7.When an organism dies, is buried, and decays leaving behind a cavity in the shape
of the organism is considered which type of fossil?
a) Mold Fossil b) Imprint Fossil c) Trace Fossil
Answer all the questions
1. The process by which a fossil is formed is called_ Fossilisation. ________.
2. Fossils are most commonly found in__Sedimentary_____________rocks.
3.. How can imprint fossil be created? Refer Slide 5
4. What is Mold Fossil? Refer Slide 5

5. Draw and explain the process of fossil formation. ( Use your blank page )
6. Fossils that are not the actual organism but evidence of that organism's existence.

a) Mold Fossil b) Imprint Fossil c) Trace Fossil

 7.When an organism dies, is buried, and decays leaving behind a cavity in the shape
of the organism is considered which type of fossil?
a) Mold Fossil b) Imprint Fossil c) Trace Fossil
Challenge
1.. Which country has the most fossils? Research

2. What might a paleontologist conclude about an animal who's fossil footprints

were far apart

3. From which type of fossil can you find activities of a Dinosaur

4. Draw diagram to show trace fossil.

 How to identify if you have a fossil?
https://ansp.org/~/media/Files/ans/programs/paleopalooza-2020/How%20to%20identify%20if%20you
%20have%20a%20fossil.ashx?la=en

Refer link and write

your idea of
identifying fossil