November 6

Bellringer

I will be able to:

1. Explain the enormity of geologic time.

2. Describe the difference between and observation and an inference.

Tasks

* Bellringer and discuss

* 2nd Block Announcements/Pledge

* Review Geologic Time

  • Calendar Example
  • Review Observation Vs. Inference
  • Exit Quiz- Precambrian (YES......AGAIN)

* Reconstructing Geologic Time - Precambrian and Paleozoic

*How do we know?

*Paleozoic Exit Quiz- AGAIN

*Interactive Mesozoic

*The Making of a Planet- Minute 55:00

Ongoing MN Standard

Interpret successive layers of sedimentary rocks and their fossils to infer relative ages of rock sequences, past geologic events, changes in environmental conditions, and the appearance and extinction of life forms.