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Arkansas Geologic Survey: Geologic History of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the different geologic time periods and how each affected the area of what is now the state of Arkansas.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Paleozoic Era: Major Events and Important Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed discussion of the Paleozoic Era and a timeline of its periods and epochs. Looks at geological and tectonic events, climate changes, flora and fauna, and a mass extinction event.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Flora and Fauna of the Ordovician Period

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes plants and animals that lived during the Ordovician Period, where it falls in the geologic time scale, tectonic activity happening then, the climate and environment, and extinction events.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Floor: Geologic Time

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a nice explanation of geologic time and Earth's major eras. Although this site is designed for younger students, it is mostly text with few images.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plate Tectonics and Seas of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic Era Study Guide

For Students 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides a brief overview of plate tectonic activity during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras and the changes in sea level that occurred. Includes some questions to...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Evolution of Multicellular Life Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the evolution of multicellular life.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: History of Paleozoic Life Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this study guide to understand the history of Paleozoic Life.
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University of California

Ucmp: Paleozoic Era: Stratigraphy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a chart showing the progression of the Paleozoic Era. Each section of the chart leads to information about the geological, biological, and climatic elements of a specific period of the era.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Paleozoic Era: Lesson 2

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson illustrates the paleozoic era of the history of the earth. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Paleozoic Era."