
5.1.3: Fossils
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8th Grade
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Nancy Osborne
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Categorize
remains of a plant or animal preserved in Earth's crust
a type of rock formed by gravity pressing fragments of other rocks and minerals together
Match the vocabulary word to its definition.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best describes why a geologist would use fossils?
to decorate museums
to make jewelry
to study ancient organisms and environments
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Multiple Choice
What is the importance of preserving fossils?
to increase their value for collectors
to prevent them from being damaged or destroyed
to make them look pretty
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This Quizizz will turn student led in a moment!
You work in the main room or a BOR
You may work together or independently
Get our your Fossil Study Kit
Answer the next 3 questions
Review the Goals for Completion
Ask questions if you have them!
You may leave when done!
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Open Ended
Take a few minutes to observe the fossils in your Fossil Study Kit. If you don't have access to your fossil kit right now, you can reference the picture. After examining the fossils, what are 2 observations you have about your fossil kit?
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Open Ended
What are some similarities and differences between the fossils in your kit?
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Multiple Choice
How do these fossils contribute to our understanding of Earth's history?
Fossils show us how living things changed over time
Fossils tell us the age of rocks and important events in Earth's history
All of the above
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