1. Identify fossils and how they are formed. 2. Distinguish between trace fossils and mere impressions. 3. Recognize that because some plants’ and animals’ parts fossilize better than others this creates missing information in the fossil record.
Recommended level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
1. What Is a Fossil and How Does It Form?
2. Trace Fossils vs. Mere Impressions
3. Gaps in the Fossil Record