Activity 1
Stratigraphy Activity:
- Stratigraphy can help us classify organisms.
- Sedimentary rocks are formed from other rocks or organisms that form layers.
- Rocks can be classified based on observable and chemical properties.
- Stratigraphy can be used to determine the relative age of fossils and rocks.
Learning Intention : To model the creation of strata and organisms within them, to classify different species between layers by understanding the concept of relative age.
Student Resource
Activity 1 Student Resource MV.docx
Reference Material
McLaren et al, 2009 p. 262-263. (Refer to images on these pages for visual stratigraphy)
Stratagraphy, Mark Warne (figure 3).pdf
Mark Warne Strata Explanation.mp4
Mark Warne explains stratigraphy and it's purpose in analysing Bass Strait seabeds.