Understanding Evidence and Fossils

Understanding Evidence and Fossils

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video tutorial introduces third graders to vocabulary words related to the Albertasaurus mystery. It covers ten key words: fossils, clues, remains, prove, evidence, skeletons, uncovering, buried, fierce, and location. Each word is defined and contextualized to help students understand their meanings and usage. The lesson concludes with a reminder to look for these words in the accompanying story.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'fossil' refer to?

A living dinosaur

A type of rock

A type of plant

Remains or traces of ancient life

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do fossils help scientists?

By making them rich

By giving clues to solve mysteries

By scaring them

By providing food

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of 'clues' in scientific research?

They are used for decoration

They help solve mysteries

They are ignored

They are used to confuse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are 'remains' in the context of fossils?

Living animals

A type of rock

All or part of a dead body

A type of plant

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to 'prove' something?

To hide something

To show something is true with facts

To guess

To create something new

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does 'evidence' play in science?

It is used to decorate labs

It provides facts to find the truth

It confuses scientists

It is ignored by scientists

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of finding 'evidence' in paleontology?

To provide facts about ancient life

To confuse scientists

To entertain people

To decorate museums

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