Earth's Geologic History
Copy the questions below into a Word document. Use the site on How Scientists Measure Earth's Age to answer the questions below;
What are the four different methods of determining the age of the earth that scientists have developed?
How old have scientists determined the earth to be?
How did the earth get its start?
Explain the theory that holds true today.
With the Pangea Antenna Ball Activity students can build a model of the earth as it looked during the late Jurassic Period.
Geologic time table Activities
Use this table to help you understand the different eras and the major geologic and biologic events with the activities below.
Adding Machine Tape Geologic Time Scale Using adding machine tape this activity gives a graphic demonstration of the enormous extent of geologic time compared to recent time.
Toilet Paper Geologic Time Scale Using toilet paper this activity gives a graphic demonstration of the enormous extent of geologic time compared to recent time.
Twine Geologic Time Scale Using approximately 260 yards of twine, and some masking tape this activity gives a graphic demonstration of the enormous extent of geologic time compared to recent time.
Geological Time Journal In this activity, you will take on the role of a paleontologist who is investigating a particular period of time in Earth's history.
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This page last updated: 06/22/05 .