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Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels
Activities for 5th Grade Science

The resources below will provide students a comprehensive understanding of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels. All of the following lessons are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.

The Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels 5E Lesson includes materials for every "E" phase, including the Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels Station Lab for Exploration and an interactive PowerPoint with digital INB templates for Explanation.

The lesson also includes introduction materials for Engagement, student-choice project ideas for Elaboration, and assessments for Evaluation.

After completing the Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels 5E Lesson, students will be able to explore the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels.

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Essential Questions and Standards

Below are the essential questions and standards associated with the lessons and activities included in the sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels unit. This topic is only one of many 5th grade science topics included in the Kesler Science Membership.

Essential Questions
  • What processes lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels?
  • What are fossil fuels, and why are they important?
Standards
  • 5.7 A - Explore the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels

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