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Transcript

What is happening in Earth science?

Unit 3: Earth's history

In this unit, learners will explore the formation of Earth and its early history. Learners will connect the geologic time scale with major events that occurred during Earth's history. Learners will distinguish between relative and absolute age and the methods that are used to determine the age of rocks. This unit will expose learners to fossils and their uses in Earth science as well as potential careers in fossil fuels.

Breakdown of the unit

This unit has 14 lessons, including a quiz review and quiz. All quizzes in this course are designed to be application-based, and you may use your notes and any other provided resources.

Essential questions

How was the Earth formed?What is the geologic time scale? What is the sequence of major events in Earth's history? What is the difference between relative and absolute age? How does the law of superposition influence the way fossils are examined? Why are index fossils important? What are potential careers in fossil fuels? What does Pennsylvania's geologic history look like? "