Fossil Skulls and Teeth

• A fossil is any evidence of past life on our earth. • Fossils are very rare. This is because fossils only

form under the right circumstances. To become a fossil a plant or animals usually needs to have hard parts, such as bones, teeth, shells, or tough wood.

• The animal or plant must also be buried quickly to prevent it from decaying.

What is a fossil?

How do fossils form?

What can skulls and teeth tell us?

About diet (What did the animal eat?)Age (Does it have baby teeth? Are the teeth

worn down?)Health (Does it have cavities? Signs of stress

in the animal’s life?)

Teeth tell us . . .

Compare and contrast the teeth in both the jaw and skull

Draw conclusions about the size of the animalWhat might the head have looked like?What was the diet like?

Investigation!