Geologic Time Scale Unit

Take your students on a journey through Earth’s history with this two-week, low-prep unit that brings geologic time to life! Designed to answer essential questions like “How has Earth’s geologic history shaped our world?” and “How do we use the Earth Science Reference Tables (ESRT) to understand geologic time?”, this comprehensive resource equips students with the tools to explore Earth’s past like true geologists.

Why You’ll Love This Unit:

✅ Engaging & Interactive – Hands-on labs, scavenger hunts, and projects make learning exciting and meaningful.
✅ Aligned with ESRT – Helps students navigate and apply geologic time scales with ease.
✅ Comprehensive & Low-Prep – Everything you need for a seamless two-week unit.
✅ Develops Critical Thinking – Encourages connections between geological events and Earth’s evolution.

What’s Included?

• Unit Pacing Guide – Plan your lessons with ease.
• Lesson Plan – A structured approach to teaching geologic history.
• Geologic History PowerPoint & Guided Notes – Clear visuals & notes to reinforce key concepts.
• Geologic History Using the ESRT PowerPoint – Teaches students how to interpret reference tables.
• Sequence of Events Lab & Answer Key – Hands-on activity to explore sequencing in geology.
• Printable Geologic History of NYS Table (ESRT) – Essential for student reference.
• Geologic History of NYS Scavenger Hunt & Answer Key – A fun way to explore key geologic events.
• Geologic Time Lab & Answer Key – Engaging timeline activity to visualize Earth’s history.
• Geologic History Quiz & Answer Key – Assess student understanding.
• Geologic Time Scale Project PowerPoint – Guides students in their final project.
• Geologic Time Scale Project & Rubric – A creative assignment to solidify learning.
• Geologic Time Scale Writing Prompt Assignment – Encourages reflection on geologic processes.

Bring Earth’s history to life with this immersive unit! Empower your students to explore, analyze, and appreciate the incredible forces that have shaped our planet over billions of years.

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