In this earth science instructional activity, students match each vocabulary term, that names something specific related to earth science, with its correct description found in the right column. They identify different types of...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The two periods of the Cenozoic Era, Tertiary and Quaternary, granted the mammals the time and space to evolve since the dinosaurs became extinct.

Describes the different periods, epochs, and stages of the Cenozoic Era and the events that took place in them. Looks at geology and tectonic plate movements, climate, flora and fauna, and the emergence of mammals as the dominant life...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the Cenozoic Era, the age of mammals.

A good brief review of The Cenozoic Era, which also includes links to more detailed information as well as a chart of its subdivisions.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of life of the Cenozoic Era.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of life of the Cenozoic Era.

Article describing the Pliocene Epoch, which lasted from 5.3 million to 1.8 million years ago, and was part of the Cenozoic Era. It covers subdivisions of the Pliocene, geology, and climate. (Published: January 20, 2010)

Delve into the details of the Quaternary Period of the Cenozoic Era, which presents enlightening scientific data about the present-day ice age and the evolving planet.

Understand the history of Cenozoic life in this study guide.

Get an overview of Cenozoic Plate tectonics.

The Museum of Paleontology at Berkeley offers an online geological time machine which allows you to catch a glimpse of ancient eras in earth's history. Click into an "Era" to learn about its stratigraphy, life forms, localities, and...

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.

An 81-page slideshow that looks at the principles of geology with respect to relative dating, at different concepts describing geological processes, at absolute age and radiometric dating, at the eons and eras in the geologic time scale,...

An overview of the geography and geology covering the landscape of what is now the state of Arkansas.Both have had important influences on the history and cultural development of Arkansas.

This illustrated timeline from the Lunar and Planetary Institute provides a journey through four-and-a-half billion years of time from the birth of our solar system to its current existence today.

Travel through Earth's history to learn about the Oligocene time period, which is characterized by the appearance of most of the living families of mammals.

Delve into the Tertiary Period portion of the Evolving Planet exhibit, and trace the climate and continental shift during this time. Includes an overview of the period, a collection of images, and a look at the Tertiary Period's...

In a lesson in this issue of Smithsonian in Your Classroom, students do the work of a team of paleontologists studying a time of rising carbon dioxide and rapid global warming during the Eocene epoch. By examining fossils of tree leaves,...

Engaging and interactive timeline with illustrations and video on the origin of the Earth takes us from the Archean Era to the Cenozoic.

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the evolution of multicellular life.

An overview of the different geologic time periods and how each affected the area of what is now the state of Arkansas.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This Flipchart accompanies chapter 14 in the Glencoe Earth Science text. The flipchart contains pictures that help students learn about Geologic time: Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic and explains...

Here is an excellent example of a picture timeline. Follow the Eras of the Earth from Cenozoic all the way down to Precambrian with the use of fossils.