Creation Kids: Floods Form Fossils Fast

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

by Christy Hardy and Susan Windsor*

You’re never too young to be a creation scientist! Kids, discover fun facts about God’s creation with ICR’s special Creation Kids learning and activities page.

Did you know that fossils almost never form today? You might have heard that fossils formed over millions of years. But actually fossils can form in a very short time under the right conditions.

Click HERE to download the October 2021 activity page.

Click HERE for all of ICR's Creation Kids activity pages.

* Ms. Hardy is an editor and Ms. Windsor is a graphic designer at the Institute for Creation Research.

Cite this article: Various Authors. 2021. Creation Kids: Floods Form Fossils Fast. Acts & Facts. 50 (10).

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