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What is a fossil?

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What is the molecular fossil?

Do a quick internet search for 'molecular fossil' to see if you can identify the name of the molecule shown below.

Clue: it is derived from a substance which can clog up our arteries if we have too much of it.

Where do palaeontologists find fossils?

Enter in the discussion group the top three places you think you may find fossils, not specific places (e.g.) Edinburgh but more generally speaking (e.g. on the top of mountains, in deserts etc). Don't forget to state why you think these may be good places

Multiple choice quiz.

The multiple-choice quiz for 'Is it a fossil' can be found here.

Is an Egyptian mummy a fossil?

Egyptian mummies can be over 4000 years old and retain some exquisite detail of soft tissues as well as artefacts including the bandages they are embalmed in.

State in the discussion group whether or not you consider this 4000 year old mummy to be a fossil and why, then share your answer. Comment constructively on at least one other person's point of view.

What is Palaeontology?

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Where do you find fossils?

Enter in the discussion group the top three places you think you may find fossils, not specific places (e.g.) Edinburgh but more generally speaking (e.g. on the top of mountains, in deserts etc). Don't forget to state why you think these may be good places.

Scientific description research paper of your favourite fossil exercise

Use Google Scholar to find a scientific description of your favourite fossil that you chose for the icebreaker exercise and, rather than upload it to Google Classroom, post it on social media tagging 'TomChallands'

Feel free to add a comment on the research paper you have found.

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