This Year 3 Fossilisation Worksheet includes statements for pupils to sort to ensure they understand the process of fossilisation. The statements include the initial decay of the organism, to it been compacted into sediment and being discovered either through digging or erosion. This activity could be done independently or as part of a paired or group task. There are lots of opportunities for discussion too! A handy answer sheet is provided too to encourage peer or self-marking opportunities. This activity follows on perfectly from our Year 3 How are Fossils Formed? Investigation PowerPoint. Download now!

National Curriculum Objectives:

• Describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock.