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Fossil Finders: Earth's Hidden Secrets

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COMBINED RATING

3.7 Stars

TEACHERS (18)

3.7

STUDENTS (5303)

3.6

LENGTH

15 Minutes

GRADES

3
4
5

CAPABILITIES

ES
Spanish Language Support
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Description

Unearth the fun in learning with "Fossil Finder". Designed to captivate young minds, this game blends the excitement of treasure-hunting with the awe of scientific discovery. Students embark on thrilling archeological digs, interact with dynamic 3D environments, and solve challenging mini-games to unveil ancient fossils. But that's not all! Every discovery turns into a learning moment, guided by our friendly Paleontologist who shares engaging facts and insights about Earth's history, extinct species, and more. It's hands-on science, puzzle-solving, and a treasure trove of knowledge all rolled into one irresistible educational package. Make learning a thrilling expedition and dig into "Fossil Finder" today!

Vocabulary Words

fossil
eon
sedimentary rock
extraction
extinct species
trace fossils
indirect evidence
amber
droppings

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Fossil Evidence. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.

Main Concepts

Fossils form in sedimentary rock when a dead organism is buried under layers of sediment and hardens into rock over time.
Scientists can use fossils to compare properties of organisms alive today with those that lived long ago.
A trace fossil is indirect evidence of a living organism, such as a footprint, burrow, or waste.
Sedimentary rocks form from weathered rock pieces and/or the remains of organisms that are deposited in layers and cemented together.
Fossil evidence provides clues about the environment in which organisms lived.
Most fossils are found in the layers of sedimentary rock.
Fossils provide evidence of organisms that lived long ago but have become extinct.
Fossils provide evidence about the properties of organisms that lived long ago.
An example of animals that became extinct are the dinosaurs.
Fossils are the remains or traces of living organisms that lived a long time ago.
Fossil evidence provides clues about how Earth’s landscape has changed over time.
Dead organisms can be preserved as fossils in sap, ice, or tar.
Some extinct species look similar to species that exist today.
Extinction occurs when all of the members of a species die.(ES)

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

Where are fossils found on the Earth? What is a fossil? What might fossils tell us about the living thing? What does it mean if a species is extinct?

After the Game

In which kind of rock are fossils most often found? How is a fossil formed? What are three things a fossil tells us about the animal it once was? What are two things a fossil might tell us about how the Earth has changed over many years? What does it mean if a species is extinct? What is the difference between a fossil and a trace fossil? How are amber and tar involved with fossils?

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Game Details

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Lexile Level

705