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- 7th - Higher Ed
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Students research the geologic time scales and the appearance of animals and plants during these eras. They complete a chart indicating the era, period and major events. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the concept of geologic it compared to the time of their own existence. They create a time line of geologic time using event cards and rope that depicts the huge amounts of time associated with geologic events. They decide where an event fits onto the time line before pinning it to the rope which tied to two objects. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students draw an accurate geologic cross section by using a given data table. They relate the features of the cross section to geologic processes. Students then relate the characteristics of the bedrock to the architecture. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in a study of Geology. The lesson has potential to be a decent lesson. The objectives of the lesson are not clearly stated. It appears that students create a puzzle for a model and demonstrate various geologic processes with it. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the development of the geologic time scale. They examine the major time periods in earth's history. Students discuss the role fossils play in helping us understand history. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students make observations through 3-D visualizations. They explore scientific and geologic processes through the use of 3-D pictures. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students combine information from several field labs to construct an overall geologic history of the local region. They are able to use published reports of the geologic history as they compile their own version. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students identify and interpret photographic details of a Martian surface image, design, and create a simple features map. They identify and interpret the geologic history of a part of Mars' surface and then, analyze and discuss the sequencing of Mars' geologic history. Finally, students locate other images of Mars' surface on the World Wide Web, create maps for these areas, and determine their history. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students view geologic time lines and discuss how old the Earth and solar system is, when dinosaurs roamed Earth, and when humans first appeared. They review the four major eons and life that was present in each before creating a time line on adding paper to represent the Phanerozoic eon. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the geologic activity in Idaho. Using a digital atlas of Idaho, they discover basic concepts in geology and understand the tools in a digital atlas. Students explore rock records, and discuss information gleaned from observing and recording geologic phenomena. Full Review »

