WHAT IS A FOSSIL? LESSON PLAN WITH LAB ACTIVITIES & HOMEWORK (4th-5th)

This teacher resource on “What Is a Fossil?” includes a complete, easy-to-follow lesson plan that introduces students to how fossils form, what they can tell us about the past, and the different types of fossils found in nature. Engaging visuals, vocabulary support, and guided discussion questions help build background knowledge before students put their learning into action. The follow-up hands-on lab invites students to create their own “fossils” using common classroom materials, make observations like real paleontologists, and record findings in a structured lab report template. This resource is perfect for sparking curiosity, supporting scientific inquiry skills, and deepening student understanding through exploration and discovery.

This resource includes:

• Complete lesson plan
• Homework assignments
• Lab activity with questions