The Secrets of Dinosaur Fossils
The Secrets of Dinosaur Fossils
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The Secrets of Dinosaur Fossils
What do you already know about how dinosaur fossils are formed?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to explain how fossils are formed and identify the role dinosaurs play in fossil formation.
What Are Fossils?
Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of living things, such as bones, teeth, or footprints, found in rocks.
Dinosaurs: The Prehistoric Giants
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago. When they died, some of their bodies became fossils, giving us clues about their lives.
How Fossilisation Happens
Step 1: Burial
Step 2: Preservation
Minerals in water replace the remains. Over time, bones and teeth turn to stone.
After an animal dies, it gets quickly buried by mud, sand, or volcanic ash.
Types of Fossils
Fossils can be of bones, teeth, eggs, footprints, and even skin impressions. Each type tells us different things about dinosaurs.
Why Are Fossils Important?
Fossils help us understand what ancient dinosaurs looked like, how they lived, and why they disappeared.
Ready to Explore More?
Next, think about what questions you have about dinosaurs and fossils. We’ll discuss and investigate as a class!
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
