Fossils as Evidence of Past Life
6th Grade · Science · 45 min· Ngss Ms-ess1-4
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Learning Objective
I can describe how fossils provide evidence of past life and environments.
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Fossils are the preserved evidence of living things from long ago and can be formed through permineralization or by leaving an impression in rock.
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Body fossils are fossilized parts of ancient living things, while trace fossils show the activities of organisms from long ago, such as footprints or nests.
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Fossils are invaluable to Earth scientists because they offer a glimpse into our planet's history, revealing information about past climates, crustal shifts, and major geologic events.
