Unit C: Earth's Surface
Chapter 3: Fossils
Chapter 3 Introduction
The history of life on Earth is buried under your feet. You might find clues left behind in a back yard by someone who lived in the house years ago. If you know where to look, you might even find clues left behind millions of years ago by dinosaurs.
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Chapter 3, Lesson 1: How do Fossils Form?
Summary
Fossils are the remains of living things that lived on Earth long ago. Fossils are usually made of the hard parts of plants and animals. But they can form in several other ways. For example, trace fossils, such as tracks, burrows, and droppings, give clues about what animals did. Click on the button below to watch and interact with a video about how fossils are formed. |
Chapter 3, Lesson 2: What Can We Learn from Fossils?
Summary
Fossils tell us about living things of the past, how living things have changed over time, and how Earth has changed. Fossils are evidence of the diversity of life that existed on Earth in the past. Click on the button below to watch and interact with a video about fossil discoveries. |
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