Fossil Identification Lab

Use the tools below to examine fossil samples and identify their types. After examining the fossils, make inferences about their habitats and time periods.

Magnifier
Chemical Test
X-Ray
Scraper
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Sample 4

Select a tool to use.

Select a fossil sample to examine.

Answer Key:

  • Sample 4: Dinosaur Bone
  • Sample 3: Ammonite
  • Sample 2: Trilobite
  • Sample 1: Petrified Wood