Fossil formation
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The National Science Education Standards Life Science Content Standard mentions that fossils indicate extinct species and contribute to an understanding of evolution and diversity. The Earth and Space Sciences Content Standard tells us they provide clues about past environments. But what is a fossil? How does it form? The processes can be complex. An understanding of fossil formation will enable accurate student conceptions of related science concepts including methods of science in geology, paleontology, and evolution.
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Sediment deposition,NSDL,Teaching strategies,Grade 8,oai:nsdl.org:2200/20120114184535087T,Space Science,Life science,Teacher content knowledge,General,Grade 7,Middle School,Upper Elementary,Science process skills,Grade 5,NSDL_SetSpec_1007936,Earth processes,Life Science,Observing,Minerals,Plants,Animals,Earth and space science,Interpreting data,Scientific habits of mind,Grade 6,Rocks,Elementary School,Earth materials,Protists,Science as inquiry,Geoscience,Vocational/Professional Development Education,Earth system structure,Education,BacteriaLanguage:
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NoneThe National Science Education Standards Life Science Content Standard mentions that fossils indicate extinct species and contribute to an understanding of evolution and diversity. The Earth and Space Sciences Content Standard tells us they provide clues about past environments. But what is a fossil? How does it form? The processes can be complex. An understanding of fossil formation will enable accurate student conceptions of related science concepts including methods of science in geology, paleontology, and evolution.
