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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the geologic time scale and standard techniques to determine age, and investigate how fossils are used to compile earth's geologic history. They distinguish between relative and absolute time. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students compare images of landforms on Earth to those of other planets to compare surface processes and infer the geologic history of another planet from observations about landforms. Full Review »
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- 12th
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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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- 12th
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Students 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. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use quantitative data that they gather to figure out where there is an ore body in their model. They describe how geologists could use similar information in order to figure geologic patterns and geologic history for a specific area. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students ,while assessing the Moon and all its components, explore the techniques of constructing geologic maps of planetary surfaces. Through experiments, they grasp the concept of superposition and make interpretations about the geologic history of part of the Moon. In addition, they view and analyze photographs of the Moon. 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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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students explore the significance and geologic history of the Kerguelen Plateau Large Igneous Province, as revealed by Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) Legs 120 and 183. They examine all the source material and write an essay addressing the important points presented. 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 »
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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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