Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: Fossil formation
Describing and researching the process of fossil formation. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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Learning objectives
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Arrange the class into pairs and provide each pair with a whiteboard and pen. Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Rock identification and ask the pairs to use their results table from the Activity: Rock comparison (from Lesson 1: Rocks: Appearance) to identify the rock from the description and picture provided. Explain that they should record the name of the rock on their whiteboard.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 July 2026
