Defining What is a Fossil
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Grades: 3 - 8
Video Description: What makes a fossil a fossil? Find out in this video.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Geology-6**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Before viewing the video talk with your students about the meaning of the word “fossil.” You can also ask the following questions: Have you ever dug for fossils? Have you ever seen a fossil? If so, can you describe it? Do you think digging for fossils would be an interesting job.?
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
