Science
Dinosaurs & Paleontology
Conceptual
7–9 yrs
Fossils Reveal Ancient Environments
化石揭示远古环境
Description
Understand that fossils tell us not only about ancient animals but also about ancient environments — for example, marine fossils found on a mountaintop show that area was once underwater
Mastery Evidence
- Give an example of a fossil that reveals a past environment different from today's
- Explain that finding marine fossils inland means that area was once covered by sea
- State that plant fossils can show whether an area was once a forest, desert, or swamp
Assessment Prompt
If your child heard that seashell fossils were found on a mountain, could they explain what that tells us about what the area used to be like?
Prerequisites 1
Fossils & Palaeontologists
必须先理解化石，才能解读化石所揭示的古代环境信息
Unlocks 1
Fossils as Evidence
