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Discover a wealth of geologic history resources tailored for teachers at every grade level. Explore a comprehensive collection of engaging videos, interactive worksheets, educational websites, and hands-on activities, all designed to captivate and educate students. Dive into the fascinating world of fossils, delve into the intricacies of absolute dating, and unravel the secrets of relative dating techniques. Enhance your curriculum with these invaluable tools and empower your students to unlock the mysteries of our planet's geological past.

What are different types of fossils? Video

Students discover various fossil types, including trace, mold, and body fossils. They learn how these fascinating ancient remains form and explore their unique characteristics.

Practice Using Geologic Maps

Students will analyze geologic maps to determine rock types, faults, and ages. They learn about Arizona's ancient environments and review essential Earth Science terms.

Relative Dating Lab for Earth Science

Students will learn relative dating methods by solving puzzles and numbering rock strata. They'll define superposition, index fossils, cross-cutting, and unconformities for geological sequencing practice.

Earth Science Fossil Identification Lab: Google Doc

Students will identify various fossil types using provided links, researching their formation, ancient environments, and geologic time. They will also explore the significance of paleontological study.

Fossil Hunting Video

Engage students in the meticulous process of fossil excavation and preparation. They will learn how ancient relics journey from discovery in rock to museum exhibition.

Geologic Time Scale Precambrian to Cenozoic

Guide students to explore Earth's geologic history from Precambrian to Cenozoic. They will learn about ancient creatures and landforms through a captivating, color-coded visual timeline.

What are different types of fossils? Video

Students will learn about diverse fossil types, from trace to body fossils. They will discover their unique characteristics, formation processes, and significance in understanding Earth's past.

Unearthing the Past: Fossil Fascination Unleashed!

Students will observe ancient tracks, create mold fossils, and classify prehistoric teeth. They will learn about fossil formation, analyze evidence, and develop paleontology and critical thinking skills.

Alfred Wegener and His Discovery of Continental Drift Video

Students will learn about Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory and the challenges he faced gaining scientific acceptance for his groundbreaking ideas.

Dinosaurs that aren't Dinosaurs Videos

Students will distinguish between true dinosaurs and common look-alikes. They will discover correct scientific classifications, debunking myths and understanding how dinosaurs are precisely categorized.

Science Experiment Demonstrating the Scientific Method

Equip students to master the scientific method through a hands-on experiment. They will practice data collection, identify variables, and formulate clear conclusions.