Grade 1 - A History Of The Earth

128 The History of the Earth: Supplemental Guide 7 | Fossils

 Evaluate and select read-alouds on the basis of personal choice

for rereading

Core Vocabulary

fossil, n. The remains or trace of an animal or plant from a long time ago

Example: The scientists found a large fi sh fossil.

Variation(s): fossils

impression, n. A mark or shape made by pressing on a surface

Example: The children’s feet made impressions on the wet sand.

Variation(s): impressions

paleontologist, n. Someone who studies living things from long ago by

looking at fossils

Example: The paleontologist traveled to many different places to study

fossils.

Variation(s): paleontologists

preserved, v. Kept in good condition over a long period of time

Example: The cold temperature of the refrigerator preserved the fruits

and vegetables.

Variation(s): preserve, preserves, preserving