GEOLOGIC HISTORY AND THE ROCK CYCLE

Learning Goals

I know the 4 major divisions of geologic time (4 ERAS).

I know the major changes of life on earth associated with each ERA.

I know that each era is further subdivided into geologic time periods and can interpret a geologic history map of Canada to determine the geologic history of different areas in Canada.

I know that rocks are classified according to how they were formed.

I know the rock cycle.

Lesson

1. Teach the concept of 1 Million vs. 1 Billion

Introduce the attached activity on Geologic History.

2. Teach the Rock Cycle (Animation)