Geologic time scale station lab students will love you for providing them with a handson experience when learning about the geologic time scale of earth. Kentucky geological survey 228 mmrb, university of kentucky lexington, kentucky 405060107 phone. Evidence of change section 2 date skill activity analyzing data the geologic time scale use the information from the diagram below to answer the accompanying questions. The history of the earth we have to learn in california. The chinle formation in the painted desert began forming over 200 million years ago. Students will also measure the relative ages of rock layers and identify gaps in the rock record. Chapter 12 section 4 eras of the geologic time scale paleozoic amesozoic acenozoic 4. Time, space, and energy phenomena can be observed at various scales using models to study systems that are too large or too small. The geological time scale is used by geologists, paleontologists, and other earth scientists to describe the timing and relationships of events that have occurred during earths history. Unraveling time and the earths biologic history are arguably geology s most important contributions to humanity.
Your students will read about the geologic time scale and learn about eons, eras, periods, and epochs. Claim testing geology and the earths formation our mission is to provide a free, worldclass education to anyone, anywhere. Geological timeline activity manhattan beach unified. The rock strata layers record major historical events in earths history. Learners construct a geologic timeline the size of a football field.
Gsa geologic time scale geological society of america. Students will use their knowledge of earth science to answer questions about the geologic time scale. These layers collectively makeup the geologic time scale or fossil record and document the existence, diversity, extinction, and evolution of organisms. The geologic time scale began to take shape in the 1700s.
Swajkowski intro after completing the geologic time scale lab, we now know that there were many eons, eras, and periods during earths history. Deep thinking over geologic time is a sevenpart unit consisting of hands on activities and graphical analysis designed to investigate the role of fossils and rock layers in determining the earths age and geologic history. Each inb activity is designed to help students compartmentalize information for a greater understanding of the concept. Be careful to mark down when that event began, not when it ended. Introduction to the geologic time chart video khan academy. To understand evolution, humans must think in units of time much larger than those we use to define our lives. Understanding geologic time introduces students to geologic time, the evidence for events in earths history, relative and absolute dating techniques, and the significance of the geologic time scale.
A system of chronological dating that relates geological strata to time and is used by geologists, paleontologists, and other earth. Students recreate and comprehend the geologic time scale. Geological timeline activity significant developments and extinctions of plant and. These events are measured on a geological time scale. The earth was markedly different during each one of these periods of time, but how different was our planetary home during these times as compared to now. Students should use the diagram to recreate the geological time scale. The geologic time scale is a record of the major events and diversity of life forms present in earths history. Teaching geological time eras to students with help from this. The site also provides preposts tests, scavenger hunts, and focus questions on the assessment page of the teachers guide page. Although this is an individual project, the final product is collaborative.
Ppt presentation on the geologic time scale that i use to introduce this activity. He classified geologic time into primitive or primary, secondary, and tertiary periods based on observations of geology in northern italy. Meter stick or measuring tape masking tape string or yarn at least 5 meters long event print out pdf colored printer paper not required. A table provides the names of eons, eras, periods and epochs. The dot scale of geologic time is adapted from an idea by charly zuppann of the indiana geological survey, bloomington, indiana the kentucky geological survey is a research and publicservice center of the university of kentucky. Geologic time scale worksheet teachers pay teachers. Stories from the fossil record provides students with a basic understanding of how fossils can be used to interpret the past. The geologic time scale began when earth was formed and goes on until the present. Explanations of stability and change in natural or designed systems can be constructed by examining the changes over time and forces at different scales, including the atomic scale. In the early development of the study of geology, the periods were. It wasnt until the advent of radiometric age dating techniques in the middle 1900s that reliable numerical dates could be assigned to the previously. They will work together to create their own geologic time scale.
The geologic time scale is an essential tool for understanding the history of earth and the evolution of life. These changes are driven by varying geological and environmental conditions. Print and go geologic time scale workshop activity and reading passage set for your earth history unit. The geologic time scale lesson includes a powerpoint with activities scattered throughout to keep the students engaged. To make the geological time scale easier to use, geologists have divided the age ofthe earth. Geologic time scale lesson plan for 9th 10th grade lesson. Be able to place the eras in the correct order from oldest to most recent.
Ppt presentation on the geologic time scale that i use. This geologic time scale lesson plan is suitable for 9th 10th grade. Students are told that they have been hired by a travel agency that is promoting travel throug. This may sound confusing, but looking at a real geologic time scale and completing this activity will help. Features of the fossil record w is a list of some of the significant features of the fossil record as we. They discuss how long humans have been around on earth. Geologic time scale lesson plan for 9th 10th grade. Geological timeline challenge paleontological society. After all, evolutionary change occurs too slowly to be measured in days, months, or years. Fossils and geologic time in this unit, we will learn about how fossil evidence show that earths surface, environment and climate have changed over time. What do geologists call the period of time before the cambrian period. The oldest time interval is at the bottom and the youngest is at the top. Geologic time is the chronology of the earths formation, changes, development, and existence. Geological time agso geoscienceaustralia 6geologists measure time in millions ofyears.
In this lesson, explore the principal eons, eras, periods, and epochs that help us. Ppt presentation on the geologic time scale that i. Understand the scale of earth history in relation to human timescales. The term tertiary was first used by giovanni arduino during the mid18th century. Throughout the activity i have a quiz going on where the students calculate percentages of earth history for major geologic events, and compare it to their own ages. Informative project for ess regarding the geoligical time scale, and the beginning of earth itself. Geologic time scale teacher resources lesson planet. They work in small groups to calculate the yardage for significant events in the earths history and then as a class pace out all of the events. Theres just too much of, of kind of the dry side of science without getting hands on being able to do the experiment. The geological time scale station lab is a plug and play unit that is meant to accompany my free kesler science station lab series. In this activity, students in groups of three will construct a vertical representation of a geologic time scale and research facts, events, and organisms that differentiate between time scale eras, periods, and epochs.
On their time scale, the dinosaurs died only about two months ago. Later a fourth period, the quaternary, was applied. The students will also be interacting with their journals using inb templates for the geologic time scale. Use the geologic time scale to the right to find the missing dates and fill in the blanks under the. Students explored the life has a history web site to explore the geologic time scale, fossils, and dinosaurs. An inclass student activity led by the teacher that helps students understand linear timelines through. Seventh grade lesson geologic time mini project betterlesson.
After the video, i navigate to the geologic time website i created for this miniproject. The diagram to the right is a visual representation of how scientists break up time. Using studentcreated metaphors to comprehend geologic time. At gsa youll find the resources, confidence, and connections you need to reach fulfilling new heights in your geoscience career. Geologists first used relative age dating principles to chart the chronological order of rocks around the world. Geologic time is divided into four major subdivisions. Video showcasing a fun way to teach middle school science. All about geologic time scale and the history of the earth. This lesson plan helps students learn the geological time eras that the planet earth has gone through. To introduce students to the vastness of geologic time and the concept of scale.
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