This slide show explains various methods of fossilization including mold and cast fossils, petrification, actual remains, carbon film fossils, and trace fossils. The slide show includes links to various websites and picture examples of each type of fossil. In addition, there is a detailed section on hominid fossils. This is a great way to introduce the large variety of fossils to middle school or high school students.
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