Future fossils discussion and sketchbook work
I can use my understanding of the fossilisation process to identify potential fossils of the future.
Future fossils discussion and sketchbook work
I can use my understanding of the fossilisation process to identify potential fossils of the future.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- To understand that only the hard parts of organisms fossilise.
- Know the key features that would help us to identify what future fossils might look like.
- To be able to make predictions about what future fossils would look like.
Keywords
Fossilise - the process of making a fossil
Abundant - existing or available in large quantities
Perishable - something that can spoil, decay, or go bad quickly
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