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Bang! You're Alive!: Plate Tectonics and the History of Life (title provided or enhanced by cataloger)
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/classroom/lessons/05_oe_bang.pdf
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This lesson focuses on the origin and structure of the Earth and will help students to describe and explain the theory of plate tectonics and the big bang theory for the origin of the universe. Students will be able to identify the approximate age of the Earth and the point in Earth's history at which living organisms first appeared, according to current geological evidence. Students will also be able to explain at least two ways in which understanding the theory of plate tectonics and the history of life on Earth are of direct benefit to humans. All of the lessons emphasize hands-on activities using online data resources, and each inquiry-based activity includes focus questions, learning objectives, teaching time, background information, evaluations and extensions, as well as resources and student handouts.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geologic time
    • Geology
  • Space science
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-007-598
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Earth in the solar system
        • Earth's history
        • Structure of the earth system
    • 9-12:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Origin and evolution of the earth system
        • Origin and evolution of the universe
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service