In this geological time learning exercise, student use a geologic time scale to understand the difference between eons, eras, and periods. Then learners complete 2 short answer questions.

Ninth graders use maps to identify landscape regions and drainage patterns producing the Black River. They create PowerPoint presentations pertaining to the Black River watershed, its geologic history and highlighting safe rafting...

Geology can be a lot of fun. Learners review geology related vocabulary, make flashcards, use encyclopedias to answer questions, then explore the formation of coal. They identify dates and order them into key time frames of geologic...

An excellent overview of the Paleozoic Era. It also provides a chart where you can learn information regarding each of the time frames within the era.

Journey into the past while reading this comprehensive overview of the Ordovician Period that covers topics such as reef ecosystems, Paleozoic Fauna, fossil evidence, and climate and plate tectonics.

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.

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.

This resource introduces students to the Palaeozoic Era. Some topics examined are the Cambrian explosion, Ordovician seas, Silurian Period, and the vertebrate evolution. The activity includes a unit outline, online forum, and a learning...

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...