Summary
New kid Tim leads the class back in time to study fossils. They learn how fossils form and what they reveal about ancient life.
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Discussion
New kid Tim leads the class back in time to study fossils.
- How does a fossil form over a long time?
- What can fossils tell us about animals long gone?
- Why are fossils found in layers of rock?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: fossil, ancient, evidence.
Try it: Explain how a leaf or bone could become a fossil over millions of years.