B14/Fossils/Christmas Worksheet Lesson WIth Answers/Genetics & Evolution/AQA/GCSE/Combined Science

Bring festive fun to your evolution lessons with this Christmas-themed fossil worksheet, perfect for end-of-term activities, cover lessons, homework, or independent study. Designed to match AQA B14: Evidence for Evolution, this resource keeps learning high-quality while giving students a seasonal twist they’ll love.

This two-page worksheet includes:

Task 1 – Fossil Identification Match-Up
Students match festive fossil examples (e.g., holly leaf impressions, reindeer footprints) to fossil types such as trace fossils, impressions, and coprolites.

Task 2 – Fill-in-the-Gaps on Fossil Formation
A Christmas-themed cloze activity covering sedimentation, mineral replacement, decay and preservation in ice — perfect for reinforcing fossilisation processes.

Task 3 – The Incomplete Fossil Record
Students explain why the fossil record is incomplete. Supports understanding of soft-bodied organisms, geological activity, and rare fossilisation conditions.

Task 4 – Design a Festive Fossil (Creative Task)
A fun drawing-and-labelling activity applying scientific knowledge to create their own Christmas fossil (e.g., snowman footprints, sleigh tracks, candy-cane leaves).

Full Answer Sheet Included
Ideal for students, non-specialist cover teachers, and independent learning.

This resource is perfect for:
✔ Christmas lessons
✔ Revision activities
✔ Cover and non-specialist use
✔ Homework
✔ Differentiated learning (all tasks are accessible with built-in support)

Curriculum relevance:
Fully aligned with AQA B14 – Evidence for Evolution, including fossil formation, types of fossils, the incomplete fossil record, and interpreting fossil evidence.

A festive, fun, and scientifically accurate way to keep students engaged at the end of term — with zero prep required!

These resources are designed to minimise printing, allowing teachers to reuse sheets while students complete all tasks in their exercise books or on separate paper.