Types of Fossils Worksheets Activities Reading Passages 3rd 4th 5th Grade

Are you looking for a deep dive into the world of fossils? This resource provides a comprehensive look at the four main types of fossils: mold, cast, true form, and trace. It includes fossil identification activities, reading comprehension passages and questions, writing activities, puzzle-matching tasks, and more! With this resource, you can get your students up close and personal with the fascinating world of fossils!

Included in this download:

• Types of Fossils (anchor chart poster)
• Fossils: Remains From the Past (reading comprehension passage)
• Fossil: Remains From the Past (vocabulary practice)
• Fossil: Remains From the Past (reading comprehension questions)
• Types of Fossils (puzzle matching activity)
• Dig It! Types of Fossils (identification activity)
• Studying Fossils - 18 Fossils Specimen Cards
• Studying Fossils Writing Activity (using fossils specimen cards)
• Digging for Fossils (a fossil dig activity using chocolate chip cookies and toothpicks)
• Making Fossil Cookies: Reading a Recipe (reading comprehension passage and questions)
• The Fossil News (newsletter template and writing activity)
• Answer Keys

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These activities are perfect for:

• whole group instruction
• small groups
• individual desk work
• science centers
• morning work
• homework
• assessments
• early finishers
• sub plans 

The best part?

This resource is low prep and easy to use! Add these activities to any unit or study on fossils or types of fossils. Through various activities, you can dive right into specific areas of study like fossil identification and the important job of paleontologists. After exploring this resource, your students will better understand the four types of fossils - mold, cast, true form, and trace. 

In this one convenient resource, you can…

• have ready-to-go activities that will help teach your students about the four types of fossils and how to identify each type through unique characteristics
• easily incorporate reading, writing, and science with fun and engaging printable activities included in one download
• print and go - includes everything you need to teach and reinforce fossil history and types of fossils anytime during the year!

Whether you're teaching a fossil unit in your classroom or want to further engage your student's knowledge about fossils, this resource is a perfect choice!

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