Free Fossil Word Search (Printable PDF + Answer Key)

A free fossil word search with 15 hidden words and the answer key on page two. It follows how a fossil forms and how it is found: BONES buried in SEDIMENT, PRESERVED in rock one LAYER at a time or in AMBER, then the DIG to EXCAVATE them.

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15hidden words

8+suggested age

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About the Fossil word search

STRATA, PETRIFIED and IMPRINT bring in the science words, so it works in an earth science lesson as well as a dinosaur unit. The word list runs medium and suits children from about 8 up. Pair it with the dinosaur word searches.