Objectives
1. Identify and describe major events using the technological time scale
Use the linked pictured below to get to lessons focused on the geologic time scale (left) and a brief summary of plate tectonics (right) as it relates to events in the geologic time scale. An assessment link can be found at the bottom of the page.
PA State Standards
3.3.10.A7: apply an appropriate scale to illustrate major events throughout geologic time
3.1.B.C1: Describe species as reproductively distinct groups of organisms.
ISTE Standards
Empowered Learner - students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.
Digital Citizen - students recognize rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal, and ethical.
PA State Standards
3.3.10.A7: apply an appropriate scale to illustrate major events throughout geologic time
3.1.B.C1: Describe species as reproductively distinct groups of organisms.
ISTE Standards
Empowered Learner - students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.
Digital Citizen - students recognize rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal, and ethical.
Main Ideas
The geologic time scale is used to break down the massive amount of time between the formation of he Earth and now, into logical and manageable components.
It is divided into eons, eras, periods, and epochs.
Major events in the geologic time scale include both biological and geological changes. Divisions are typically marked by mass extinction events, or other geologic change.
The geologic time scale is used to break down the massive amount of time between the formation of he Earth and now, into logical and manageable components.
It is divided into eons, eras, periods, and epochs.
Major events in the geologic time scale include both biological and geological changes. Divisions are typically marked by mass extinction events, or other geologic change.