Lesson Idea | Making Fossils

Description

This lesson introduces students to fossils by having them experiment and observe how impressions are made. Students create a simple dough using common materials, shape it, and press objects like leaves, shells, or toy animals into the surface to make marks. After the dough dries, students look at the different impressions and discuss how each object created a unique mark. The teacher guides students to compare their results and think about what they notice. Extension activities, such as using plaster, cookie dough, or mud, give students more ways to explore the same idea. Overall, the lesson helps students build observation skills and understand how objects can leave marks over time.