Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Types of Fossils
This particular site is part of a larger online exhibit from the Natural History Museum covering various aspects of fossils and fossil research. Here, seven types of fossils are listed and each type is given a picture representation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Fossilization
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Five methods that create fossils.
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Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Identifying 3 D Fossil Prints [Pdf]
In this lesson, students will identify three-dimensional (3-D) prints of common Indiana fossils to the kingdom, phylum, or class level. Students will observe and record the morphology of specimens and classify organisms based on their...
Other
E Fossils: Comparative Anatomy
Learning about fossils? Select from six types of bones and proceed through the options of view, hominin, specimen, sex, age and tool marks for visual images of fossils.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Layers of Time: Fossil Game
Game through which students order layers of sedimentary rock, from oldest to newest, based on the type of fossils they contain.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Fossilization
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Five methods that create fossils.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Fossilization
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Five methods that create fossils.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Fossilization
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Five methods that create fossils.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Fossil Fuels
A slideshow and a short quiz on the types of fossil fuels we use and the impact this has on the environment.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Fossils: Lesson 2
This lesson provides a timeline of fossils while also discussing the different types, locations, and geology of various fossils. It is 2 of 6 in the series titled "Fossils."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Fossils: Lesson 4
This lesson provides a timeline of fossils while also discussing the different types, locations, and geology of various fossils. It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Fossils."
Other
Virtual Fossil Museum: Fossils Across Geological Time and Evolution
Learn about fossils throughout geological time. Includes images of different types of fossils.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Earth Science Quizzes: Fossil Fuels
Assess your understanding of the types, locations and formation of fossil fuels with this interactive multiple choice quiz. Immediate feedback is available.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Encyclopedic Entry: Non Renewable Energy
A good primer on non-renewable energy sources. Covers the overall advantages and disadvantages, and discusses the different types and their pros and cons. Includes a slideshow with captions.
Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Geo Mysteries
This interactive site will engage students' curiosity as they learn about the various types of rocks and how they are formed. Also includes a fantastic timeline, showing the formation of rocks throughout history.
Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Floating Rock Geo Mysteries
Did you know that there are some rocks that actually float? Follow this interactive investigation to find out which ones and why.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Shark Teeth Fossils
The information provided at this site is part of a larger online exhibit centered on fossils and fossil research. The shark tooth is listed as one type of fossil and here it is pictured and described.
Other
Canal Kids: Dinossauros (Dinosaurs), a Era Dos Gigantes
A good introduction to dinosaurs for young Portuguese-speaking children. Uses an engaging writing style, cartoon-style graphics, and animation to teach about the Mesozoic era. Coverage includes types of dinosaurs and their features,...
Read Works
Read Works: Dig This!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about learning history by studying fossils and rocks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Fossils
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to the different types of fossils.
Other
The Japan Times: Neanderthal Man Type Site Rediscovered
The site gives a description of both the original and current finds at Neander Valley. DNA was used in identifying relics.
Other
Western Oregon University: Earth System Science: Geologic Time [Pdf]
An 81-page slideshow that looks at the principles of geology with respect to relative dating, at different concepts describing geological processes, at absolute age and radiometric dating, at the eons and eras in the geologic time scale,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Engineering for the Earth
Young students are introduced to the complex systems of the Earth through numerous lessons on its natural resources, processes, weather, climate and landforms. Key earth science topics include rocks, soils and minerals, water and natural...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Paleobiology: Paleo Art
Collection of art demonstrates a branch of scientific illustration that specializes in drawing fossils and other paleontological subject matter. Includes information on providing proper care for historical paleo art and offers methods of...