Evolution of Life and Key Fossil Groups
Geology · Year 11 · Earth History and the Fossil Record · 3.º Período

Evolution of Life and Key Fossil Groups

This topic examines the fossilisation process and the morphology of major fossil groups such as trilobites, ammonites, and graptolites. Pupils will use fossils as zone fossils for correlation.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Geology Subject Content 3.8.1: Fossilisation processesGCSE Geology Subject Content 3.8.2: Morphology and use of key fossil groups

About This Topic

This topic examines the fossilisation process and the morphology of major fossil groups such as trilobites, ammonites, and graptolites. Pupils will use fossils as zone fossils for correlation.

Key Questions

  1. What conditions are necessary for fossilisation?
  2. How are zone fossils used to correlate rock layers?
  3. What evolutionary trends are visible in trilobites?

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