Fossils and Dinosaurs Concepts

The video tutorial covers the study of dinosaurs and fossils. It begins with an introduction to Brain Pop and Google Classroom, followed by a detailed discussion on the different eras of dinosaurs: Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic. The tutorial explains how fossils are formed, the types of fossils, and their significance in understanding Earth's history. It concludes with an emphasis on how fossils provide clues about past life and environments.

What platform is used to access the class resources mentioned in the video?

• Google Classroom

• Microsoft Teams

• Slack

• Zoom

Which era is known as the 'middle life' era where dinosaurs roamed the Earth?

• Jurassic

• Cenozoic

• Mesozoic

• Paleozoic

During which period did the Tyrannosaurus Rex live?

• Cretaceous

• Triassic

• Jurassic

• Paleozoic

What is the primary factor that determines the relative age of a fossil?

• The color of the fossil

• The type of fossil

• The size of the fossil

• The layer of earth it is found in

What is a fossil?

• A living organism

• A type of mineral

• A rock formation

• Remains of a plant or animal turned into rock

Which of the following is NOT a way fossils can form?

• Being trapped in amber

• Freezing in ice

• Growing on trees

• Being covered by sediment

What can fossilized teeth and droppings tell us about an animal?

• Its color

• Its diet

• Its speed

• Its size

What does the presence of fish fossils in deserts suggest?

• There was once water in the area

• The desert was always dry

• Fish can live without water

• The fossils were moved there by humans

What is amber?

• A type of rock

• A mineral

• A type of fossil

• Hardened tree resin

What should students do after watching the video?

• Post answers on Facebook, Class Dojo, and Google Classroom

• Write a report

• Take a quiz immediately

• Create a presentation