Fossils and geology crossword with vocabulary like paleontology, extinction, and fossil types.

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Fossils Crossword Puzzle

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An 11-clue crossword introducing fossil science for Grades 5–7. Clues cover foundational terms including geology, paleontology, fossil types (cast, mold, trace fossil), extinction, and prehistoric environments. Use it as a vocabulary review for a unit on fossils and earth history or as a classroom warm-up before discussing paleontology.

Subject:: Science
Topic:: Geology
Grade Level:: 5th – 7th Grades
Updated February 2021

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