Fossils B/C

[Nba2302]

Is there a good way to memorize how all the fossils look like?

[UTF-8 U+6211 U+662F]

Is there a good way to memorize how all the fossils look like?

Look at them a lot

But really, they're pretty different and the ID in fossils is much easier than in other ID events, so all you need is practice.

[dxu46]

Is there a good way to memorize how all the fossils look like?

Look at them a lot

But really, they're pretty different and the ID in fossils is much easier than in other ID events, so all you need is practice.

I beg to differ
(especially the dinosaurs...)

[Kyanite]

Is there a good way to memorize how all the fossils look like?

PowerPoint/Flashcards of names and pictures. If you are worried about physical specimens go to a local museum or rock shop. But really you should be memorizing how to recognize them rather then what they look like, as each specimen is different.

[isotelus]

Is there a good way to memorize how all the fossils look like?

PowerPoint/Flashcards of names and pictures. If you are worried about physical specimens go to a local museum or rock shop. But really you should be memorizing how to recognize them rather then what they look like, as each specimen is different.

I agree. Try and memorize some telltale signs for every organism (especially if they look similar to other organisms on the list), just like Kyanite said. It will help you out in the long run.

[Carrot]

When being asked to identify an organism's geologic time frame, how specific do you need to be? For example, nummulites can be said to be Cenozoic, Paleogene and Neocene, and Eocene to Miocene (some sources even have it going to a more specific range).

[TheThunder]

Hello!
This is the first time I have done this event. Currently, all we are doing is paraphrasing what comes off of the internet. We are just starting to put pictures on there. I have 3 questions:

Is there something that we should be doing different?
How many pages will we be able to take, if any?
Any other suggestions for us newcomers to Fossils?


Thanks!

-Thunder

[Kyanite]

Hello!
This is the first time I have done this event. Currently, all we are doing is paraphrasing what comes off of the internet. We are just starting to put pictures on there. I have 3 questions:

Is there something that we should be doing different?
How many pages will we be able to take, if any?
Any other suggestions for us newcomers to Fossils?


Thanks!

-Thunder

Check with your team to see if you can look at how past participants on your team have structured their notes, they often have a format that includes specific information such as the time period it lived in, environment, eating habits etc. Then you follow this format as best as you can for all the others on the list so that you have essential information down. You are allowed to fill a 3 inch binder or smaller, with as much information as you want. Advice would be to study/do old tests and also make sure to learn how to identify the specimens listed quickly.

[Kyanite]

When being asked to identify an organism's geologic time frame, how specific do you need to be? For example, nummulites can be said to be Cenozoic, Paleogene and Neocene, and Eocene to Miocene (some sources even have it going to a more specific range).

This is often a grey area (pretty similar to the issues with herpetology) as there can be a multitude of correct answers, but it really comes down to the test writer and how they wish to grade the question for accuracy. Some test writers will accept an answer within a wide range while others take answers from a small range. Sadly there is really no solid way to go about answering these questions as each test writer can vary greatly. You really have to either go with your gut or go with whichever range is the most widely agreed upon by the sources you use. Hopefully the test writers will be aware of this issue and avoid contested information and stick to asking about index fossils and when they lived as they do not have such varying ranges.

[UTF-8 U+6211 U+662F]

When being asked to identify an organism's geologic time frame, how specific do you need to be? For example, nummulites can be said to be Cenozoic, Paleogene and Neocene, and Eocene to Miocene (some sources even have it going to a more specific range).

This is often a grey area (pretty similar to the issues with herpetology) as there can be a multitude of correct answers, but it really comes down to the test writer and how they wish to grade the question for accuracy. Some test writers will accept an answer within a wide range while others take answers from a small range. Sadly there is really no solid way to go about answering these questions as each test writer can vary greatly. You really have to either go with your gut or go with whichever range is the most widely agreed upon by the sources you use. Hopefully the test writers will be aware of this issue and avoid contested information and stick to asking about index fossils and when they lived as they do not have such varying ranges.

I would suggest going with periods as a general rule and then going more specific if the question calls for it.