Earth Science - Paleontology - Fossil Record

Geology by Barbara Murck
Dinosaur Tracks by Susan H. Gray
Eyewitness: Fossil by Paul D. Taylor

Discussion:
The fossil record
How fossils are dated

Activity:
Match fossils to eons and eras on the Geologic Column

Earth Science - Paleontology - Fossils

Geology by Barbara Murck
Eyewitness: Fossil by Paul D. Taylor

Vocabulary Added:
fossilization: when organic matter is gradually replaced by minerals

Discussion:
How fossils form
Type I and Type II fossils

Activity:
Fossil examination (add to rock collection) and identification