Fossils
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Objective
I can describe how fossils provide evidence about the history of life on Earth and environmental changes.
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Warm-up video
National Geographic · 4:08Vetted channel
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Practice
7 questions
Explain the difference between body fossils and trace fossils, providing an example of each.
Describe how permineralization occurs and how it helps preserve organisms.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Describe one way that fossils can show how life on Earth has changed over time. Explain how the types of fossils found in an area can provide information about past environmental conditions. ”
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