| Lesson Title (Description) |
Grade Level |
Lesson Type |
Lines of evidence: The science of evolution
The theory of evolution is broadly accepted by scientists — and for good reason! Learn about the diverse and numerous lines of evidence that support the theory of evolution. |
6-8 |
Tutorial |
Sequencing Time
Students assign relative and numerical times to events in their lives to understand how scientists developed the Geologic Time Scale. |
6-8 |
Classroom activity |
Understanding Geologic Time
A web-based module in which students gain a basic understanding of geologic time, the evidence for events in Earth's history, relative and absolute dating techniques, and the significance of the Geologic Time Scale. |
6-8 |
Web activity |
Who's on First? Relative Dating
Students sequence familiar items and then do a similar sequencing activity using fossil pictures to learn how paleontologists use fossils to give relative dates to rock strata. |
6-8 |
Classroom activity |
