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Students study the local geological history by examining various types of geological evidence. They build a multi-coloured plasticene model and drill with a straw to show the rock layering. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read the article, Down-To-Earth Space Exploration, and discuss the various landforms on Mars. They identify the landforms on the surface of Mars and analyze the geological processes that produced them. Full Review »
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- 5th - 10th
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Students view Understanding Geologic Time on the Internet or by CD-Rom to explore the length of time that the Earth has existed. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore geologic phenomena that create changes in Earth's layers. Through hands-on experiments and activities, models of the Earth and its landmarks are examined. Eleven lessons form this unit on changes on the Earth's surface. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students work in groups to create a newsletter that presents researched information on the geologic time scale including the structure of the Earth's system, history and place in the universe. They use writing software to edit and publish the newsletter. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students gain an understanding of various methods (e.g., rock sequences, fossil correlation, radiometric dating) used by scientists to estimate geologic time. Students read in the content area, use note-taking strategies and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of methods currently used to determine geologic time. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
Students learn basic geological concepts while researching how ice age floods sculpted the plateau of the Columbia Basin. They synthesize their learning by creating annotated illustrations of the geological principles they studied. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss information relating to Illinois geology. They examine top mineral resources in Illinois to find detailed information about geodes and where they can be found. Students complete geode lab to explore external structure of geode, and break one open to see if it has crystals, iron, etc., inside. 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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- 8th - 12th
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Students review an interpretation of geologic history and relate it to the formation of oil deposits. They explore and explain factors controlling the porosity and permeability of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Pupils also interpret topographic maps and construct topographic profiles. Full Review »