TED-Ed: How to fossilizeyourself - Phoebe A. Cohen

The video explores the rare process of fossilization, emphasizing that only 0.01% of all creatures become fossils. It outlines the steps to become a fossil, including dying in the right conditions, such as being buried in sediment with low oxygen. The video details permineralization, where minerals fill bone pores, and discusses challenges like erosion and tectonic activity. Finally, it describes the discovery process by paleontologists, leading to museum fame.

What is the first step in the process of becoming a fossil?

Describe the conditions that are ideal for fossilization.

Why is it important for a fossil to be buried quickly after death?

What is permineralization and how does it contribute to fossilization?

What happens to the sediments around a fossil over time?

What are some factors that could destroy a fossil after it has formed?

Explain the role of paleontologists in the discovery of fossils.