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Geologic time scale Lesson Plans
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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.
Seventh graders investigate the history of Earth by creating a geologic time scale. In this Earth History lesson, 7th graders practice sequencing events in their life as a way to get familiar with creating a time scale. Students complete their sequencing event handout and present a poster to the class of a specific era in time.
Students research the geologic time scale. They create and recognize the importance of a geologic time line.
Learners place events in sequence and assign relative times to each event. They gain an understanding of relative and numerical time and become familiar with the methods used by scientists to develop the Geologic Time Scale.
Twelfth graders examine different types of geological evidence. They discover how to use a geological time scale and observe the history of events in the layers of soils.
Eighth graders assess a given statement whether it's a fact or fiction. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders research to make the false statements true. They compare the Earth's geologic scale to common everyday items.
Tenth graders research about the different theories on the origin of life. In this biology lesson, 10th graders create a PowerPoint presentation about it. They construct a geologic time scale using Inspiration template.
Students use geography skills to explore the past. In this geography lesson plan, students use the Geologic Time Scale to research periods and complete a model showing life forms and geologic features.
Students examine the geological time scale: the Earth is ancient; time can be divided into periods based on its fossil content.
Students analyze the geologic time scale. They discuss how scientists utilize the fossil record, and create a timeline of the history of life on Earth.
