Prentice Hall 6 Changes Over Time: SmithLifeScience

6-1 Darwin's Theory
Darwin's Observations
Galapagos Organisms
Evolution
Natural Selection

6-2 Evidence of Evolution
Interpreting the Evidence
Inferring Species Relationships
How Do New Species Form?

6-3 The Fossil Record
How Do Fossils Form?
Determining a Fossil's Age
What Do Fossils Reveal: Geologic Time
Unanswered Questions

Day 1 Reading Study Guide 6-1 Darwin's Theory	Day 8-9 Timeline: Important Events in My Life
Day 2 Survival of the Fittest Classroom Camouflage	Day 10 What Came First
Day 4 RSG 6-2 Evidence of Evolution	Day 12 Changing Times
Day 5 RSG 6-3 The Fossil Record	Day 17 Rock Detective Questions
Day 6 When Crocodiles Ruled

Day 1

Topic 6-1 Evolution

Objectives
Define evolution, mutation, and adaptation.
Explain how organisms change because of adaptations and mutations.
Identify organisms that have changed due to adaptations and mutations.
Use fossils to identify geological eras.

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy and physiology, embryology, the fossil record, genetics, and biochemistry.

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On the Board
Evolution: Process by which organisms change over time
Mutation: Change in a gene
Adaptation: Trait that helps an organism in its environment

Evolution Notes from the Biology Corner

Evolution 101

Prentice Hall 172-179

Reading Study Guide 6-1 Darwin's Theory

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Two Theories of Evolution Science Explorer page 369

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Glyptodon Fossil

Day 2

Topic 6-1 Natural Selection

Objectives
Identify evidence that shows organisms have changed throughout the earth's history.
Understand how fossils are used to support the theory of evolution.
Describe the Earth's past using the fossil record.
Describe the ways in which the environment affects natural selection.
Observe the relationship of climate to life on earth.
Analyze possible causes and results of mass extinctions.
Explain what mass extinctions are and when they occur.

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy and locations into, embryology, the fossil locations into, genetics, and biochemistry.
12.E.5 Analyze the processes involved in naturally occurring short-term and long-term Earth events (e.g., floods, ice ages, temperature, sea-level fluctuations.

Classwork-Homework
On the Board
Extinction: disappearance of all members of a species

On the Board
Five Elements of Natural Selection
             Over reproduction
             Struggle for Existence
             Variation
             Survival of the Fittest
             Evolution of New Species

Charles Darwin: Introduction to Evolution

Theory of Natural Selection

Peppered Moth Graph

Peppered Moth

Survival of the Fittest

Punch out 100's of circles of Red, Yellow Pink, , Brown, Black and Green construction paper. These are the "bugs".

Mix them up and scatter them in a outside area. Use a 30' X 30' area. I have it outside my window so kids can see.

Send one or two kids to go outside and gather as many "bugs" as they can in 2-3 minutes. They are the predators.

Bring them back in and count and record on a chart the number and color of the "bugs".

Have kids make "hypotheses" as to why the numbers are the way they are.

Kids should realize that the green, brown, and black are more camouflaged and more of them will survive.

Classroom Camouflage
Create a camouflaged moth, hide it in the room and if it survives you will be rewarded 100 points.

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Day 3

Topic Adaptation Investigation

Objectives
Students will learn and describe how different types of bird beaks have adapted to feed on different foods within a specific habitat.
Student will learn that birds with beaks that are better adapted will have a better rate of survival. Students will learn how the finches of the Galapagos are an example of evolutionary processes.

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy and physiology, embryology, the fossil record, genetics, and biochemistry.

National Standards
5-8: Content Standard A: Science as Inquiry
5-8: Content Standard C: Populations and ecosystems
5-8: Content Standard C: Diversity and adaptations of organisms
5-8: Content Standard D: Structure of the Earth System, Earth History
5-8: Content Standard F: Populations, resources, and environments

Classwork-Homework

Darwin's Finches
Need tweezers, probes (toothpicks, chop sticks, spoons, straws, pliers
Use Rice, Sun Flower Seeds, Marbles, Marshmallows

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Day 4

Topic 6-2 Evidence of Evolution

Objectives
Describe evidence that is used to support the theory of evolution.
Observe how horses have changed through time.

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy, embryology, the fossil record, genetics, and biochemistry.

Classwork-Homework
On the Board
Theory: Evidence for Evolution:
                    Fossil, Biological, Genetic

On the Board
Vestigial structures:
                      Horse: Toes
                      Whale: Legs

On the Board
Similar Structures, Different Functions:
                       Lion and Dog: Foreleg
                       Bat: Wing
                       Dolphin and Whale: Flipper

On the Board
Similarities in Development:
                      Fish, Chicken, Rabbit, Human Embryos

On the Board
Comparing Genes

Timeline of Evolution Scientists

Evidence for Evolution

Vestigial Structures Human Cat Whale Bat Full Size Image
According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the horse became extinct on the North American continent around 8000 BC. Spanish explorers reintroduced horses to North American in the 1500s. Use Globe:Fearon picture 4-9 page 102. Prentice:Hall 25-6 p.638

Similar Structures Fish fin and Amphibian foreleg bones

Wells and Haeckel Embryos

Prentice Hall 182-187

RSG 6-2 Evidence of Evolution

Fossil and Glacial Evudence plate tectonics

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Evolution Lecture Notes
Whales Evolutionary Tale

Whales and Oysters

Science Portfolio for 10 Assignments

Day 5

Topic 6-3 How do Fossils Form?

Objectives
Explain how different kinds of fossils are formed
Define fossils.
Name the kind of rock most fossils are found in.

State Goals
12.E.3a Analyze and explain large-scale dynamic forces, events and processes that effect the Earth's land, water and atmospheric systems. (e.g., jet stream, hurricanes, plate tectonics)
12.E.4b Describe how rock sequences and fossil remains are used to interpret the age and changes in the Earth.

Classwork-Homework
On the Board
Fossil: Remains or traces of once-living organisms.

On the Board

Kinds of Fossils

Dinosaur footprints in mud

Mammoth frozen in ice

Insect trapped and preserved in amber

Most: Remains of hard parts of organisms, such as bones, teeth, and shells.

Rock Cycle - Past Life p.3-5

Prentice Hall 189-197

RSG 6-3 The Fossil Record

Choose Your Own Fossil Adventure Lesson Plan

Rock Cycle - Past Life p.6 Pleiosaurus and Ichthyosaurus

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Evolution of Horses Science Explorer page 387

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Fossil Crossword Puzzle

Day 6

Topic 6-3 Geologic time

Objectives
Describe how scientists use the geologic time scale.
Define relative age.
Describe patterns in the fossil record.
Model how scientists analyze the fossil record.

State Goals
12.E.2b Describe and explain short-term and long-term interactions of the Earth's components(e.g., earthquakes, types of erosion).
12.E.3a Analyze and explain large-scale dynamic forces, events and processes that effect the Earth's land, water and atmospheric systems. (e.g., jet stream, hurricanes, plate tectonics)
12.E.4b Describe how rock sequences and fossil remains are used to interpret the age and changes in the Earth.

Classwork-Homework

Formation of Bermuda Drawings from 110 mya to today.

Who's On First: A Relative Dating Activity
1. Nonsense syllables cards
Explain how letters match up to different horizon levels

2. View fossil pictures of ancient animals

3. Earth fossil layer pictures
Picture M on bottom Match fossils as you work up
Levels spell ORGANISM

4. Cross out every fossil that has a double.
The 5 fossils that are left are index fossils used to help determine the age of a fossil.

Dating Methods Worksheet Reference page

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Albuquerque's Environmental Story Just like Denver Albuquerque, New Mexico, has an interesting history.

Day 7

Topic When the Crocodiles Ruled: Simulate a fossil dig.

Objectives
Create a map of a fossil site that describes ancient conditions.
Describe how the environment of a fossil site has changed over time.
Explain how inferences about the Earth's history are made.
Describe how the evidence of fossils and types of rock are used to infer ancient conditions.
Determine the problems involved in interpreting fossil data.
Predict where a certain type of life form can be found.

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy, embryology, fossils, genetics, and biochemistry.
12.E.3a Analyze and explain large-scale dynamic forces, events and processes that effect the Earth's land, water and atmospheric systems. (e.g., jet stream, hurricanes, plate tectonics)
12.E.4b Describe how rock sequences and fossil remains are used to interpret the age and changes in the Earth.

Classwork-Homework

What If They Just Keep On Digging

When the Crocodiles Ruled Mapping a fossil site.

When Crocodiles Ruled

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Day 8

Topic Fossil Exploration

Objectives
Understand the basics of fossil formation.
Grasp the importance of fossils to scientists.
Identify at least six important fossils and understand some of their basic anatomy.

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy, embryology, fossils, genetics, and biochemistry.
12.A.3c Compare and contrast how different forms and structures reflect different functions
12.E.3a Analyze and explain large-scale dynamic forces, events and processes that effect the Earth's land, water and atmospheric systems. (e.g., jet stream, hurricanes, plate tectonics)

Classwork-Homework

Fossil Kit I Takes students on an interactive journey into the fascinating world of fossil exploration and identification. Activity from Skulldugery. Use these fossils: Cave Bear (Tooth), Crinoid, Allosaurus (Claw), Trilobite, Ammonite, Saber-tooth Tiger (Tooth). Reference page and chart.

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Day 9

Topic 6-3 Geologic Time: Time Line of Your Life

Objectives
Define life cycle.
Identify the stages of the life cycle of organisms.

State Goals
12.A.2a Describe simple life cycles of plants and animals and the similarities and differences in their offspring.

Classwork-Homework
On the Board
Discuss Life Cycle Just put the bold words on board and have kids fill in life cycles.

Butterfly	Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult
Frog	Egg, Tadpole, Frog
Humans	Baby, Infant, Preschooler, Grade Schooler, Middle Schooler, High Schooler, Adult, Parent, Grandparent, Senior Citizen, Old Person
Grasshopper	Egg, Nymph, Adult

Important Events in My Life

1950	Born in Moline
1968	Graduated Moline High School
1971	Drafted into the Army
1977	Graduated from college, ISU
1978	Teaching Job
1980	3 Homeruns in one game
1981	Daughter born
1987	Married
1988	Son born
1991	Daughter born
1993	Car Accident
1995	Masters Degree, WIU
2004	Dad died
2004	First grandchild born
2005	Mom moved to retirement village

My Life Make a list of the important events in your life

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Day 10

Topic Time Line of Life

Objectives
Create a time line of important events in your life.
Create icons to match the vent.

State Goals
12.A.2a Describe simple life cycles of plants and animals and the similarities and differences in their offspring.

Classwork-Homework
  Time Line
Use 11 x 17 paper to create a time line of their life. Use 1" per year.

1. Draw a line across your page
2. Starting from the left side measure and mark intervals of one inch
3. Label each line Born...199?...199?..etc up to their age.
4. Neatly record you important events on your time line.
5. Put a title on your time line.
6. Illustrate event(s) of your life in open spaces.
                           -or-
Create icons that will identify with your event.
      Hospital: Red Cross or Broken Bone
      Born: baby face
      School: School house or books

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Day 11

Topic 6-3 Fossils, Unicellular & Multicellular Organisms, Mass Extinctions

Objectives
Students will become familiar with events in the Earth's history and how they relate to one another.
Create a human time line of earth history events.

Classwork-Homework

What Came First
1. Have 8 x 12 construction paper with different events in Earth's history listed.
2. Keep record of event and bya and mya (Billion years ago and million years ago)
3. Have kids line up one at a time in the order they think the events happened.
4. Put events (kids in correct order)

Geologic Time Comparisons

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Day 12

Topic 6-3 Geologic Eras: Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic

Objectives
Name the three time divisions in the geologic time scale.
Describe how the climate and landscape in North America have changed over time.
Name three prehistoric animals and describe their habitat.

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy, embryology, fossils, genetics, and biochemistry.
12.B.1a Describe and compare characteristics of living things in relationship to their environments.
12.E.3a Analyze and explain large-scale dynamic forces, events and processes that effect the Earth's land, water and atmospheric systems. (e.g., jet stream, hurricanes, plate tectonics)
12.E.4b Describe how rock sequences and fossil remains are used to interpret the age and changes in the Earth.

Classwork-Homework
On the Board

Geologic Time Scale

Cenozoic: Age of Mammals

Mesozoic: Age of Dinosaurs

Paleozoic: Age of Ancient Life

Changing Times
Naturescope: Geology: The Active Earth pages 45, 46, and 53

Changing Times Pictures

1	Color the background scenes of ancient Wyoming.
2	Color the mammoth, triceratops, trilobites.
3	Cut the pictures out.
4	Glue the animal picture on the correct habitat picture.
5	Cut the three habitat pictures out.
6	Glue the three pictures near left edge of 8 x 12 construction paper.
7	Add Labels above each picture. Paleozoic Era - 265 Mesozoic era 265mya - 65 mya Cenozoic Era 65 mya - today
8	Use Geologic Time Line to list 5 events for each era. Put events in order.
9	List facts to right of picture.
10	Put a title at the top.
11	Write your name at the bottom.

Fossils and Geologic Time Crossword Puzzle

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Day 13

Topic 6-3 Time Line of Geologic Time

Objectives
Name the three eras that the history of life on earth is divided into.
Name examples of life forms that lived in each era.
Students will become familiar with events in the Earth's history and how they relate to one another.

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy, embryology, fossils, genetics, and biochemistry.
12.E.4b Describe how rock sequences and fossil remains are used to interpret the age and changes in the Earth.

Classwork-Homework

Geologic Time Line Book
Create a classroom Time Line Book. Each student will be assigned or choose an event of Earth history. On 8 X 12 paper each student will use the date in time as a title and create a poster of the event. The posters will be assembled in order and a classroom Earth History book will be created. The books may be copied and given to each student. Additional events may be chosen for extra credit. A cover for the book can also be created.

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Geologic Time Line Poster
Each student will be assigned or choose an event of Earth history. Use11 x 18 paper and create an earth history event poster. Additional events may be chosen for extra credit. Make a mark on a wall every 10" and make a small line. You will need 25.5 yards. Counting by 50 million years, label each line: 50 mya, 100 mya, 150 mya, 200 mya and so on. Stop at 4600 mya which would be 4.6 Billion years ago. Have students stand under date in timeline or display posters on the wall.

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"Camels often sit down carefully. Perhaps their joints creak. Possibly, early oiling might prevent painful rheumatism".
Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian, Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, Paleocene, Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene, Recent

Day 14

Topic 6-3 Geologic Time Lines

Objectives
Sequence events in Earth history.

Classwork-Homework
Geologic Time Line Book Finish

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A Fossil Time Line Create a fossil range chart for ammonites and their relatives in the Class Cephalapoda, which includes modern species such as octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautilus. You will then use the information in the chart to determine the age of particular rocks and to predict which rock might contain oil.

Introduction to Earth History
         Geologic Time Line page 17
         Index Fossils page 26

Index Fossils

Ammonites and their Relatives
          Ammonite Drawing                      Ammonite Picture
          Belemnite Fossil                          Belemnite Drawing
          Ceratites Fossils                         Ceratite Picture
          Nautiloid Shells                          Nautiloid Picture
          Octopod Picture                          Fossil Octopus
          Teuthids Fossils and Pictures
          Orthocone Fossil
          Goniatite Drawing                       Goniatite Fossils

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Geologic Time Line Poster Finish

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Page 1 Time Lines Graphics
Page 2 Time Lines Graphics
Page 3 Time Lines Graphics
Page 4 Time Lines Graphics
Page 5 Time Lines Graphics
Page 6 Time Lines Graphics

Day 15

Topic 6-3 Human Evolution

Objectives
Compare Neanderthal and Cro-magnon species.
Create a map of hominid migration.
Use a migration map to answer questions.

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy, embryology, fossils, genetics, and biochemistry.

Classwork-Homework
On the Board
Anthropology: science that deals with the study of human beings

Hominid Skulls

Pre-historic Man
Chart comparison of Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon people.

Hominid Migration
Hand out Hominid Fossil Data and the World Map
Use a different color to locate the fossils for the four hominids.
Answer Hominid Migration Questions.

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Prentice Hall The Path to Modern Humans pp.643-644

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Day 16

Topic 6-3 Comparison of human and ape chromosomes

Objectives
Describe, measure and compare cranial casts from contemporary apes (chimpanzees and gorillas, typically), modern humans and fossil "hominids" (erect and bipedal forms evolutionarily separated from apes).

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy, embryology, fossils, genetics, and biochemistry.

Classwork-Homework
Becoming Human

Hominid Skulls Pictures of skulls

Human Evolution

Chronology Lab Create a time line of hominids.

New Information Diagram to Make Timeline

Skull and Artifact Handout Use after determining timeline of fossils

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Early hominoid pictures.

Hominids Through Time Comparison of hominoid skeletons and a gorilla.

Day 17

Topic 6-3 Primate Bipedalsim

Objectives
Identify key anatomical similarities and differences between the great apes and humans.
Infer likely anatomical features in ancient human ancestors.
List principal anatomical changes in primates necessary for adaptation to fully bipedal locomotion.
Sequence particular anatomical features in hominids as part of a series of broader evolutionary trends.

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy, embryology, fossils, genetics, and biochemistry.

Classwork-Homework
Primate Bipedalism

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Day 18

Topic Rock Detectives

Objectives
Describe how fossils can reveal information about the past.
Use clues to solve fossil brain teasers

State Goals
12.A.4c Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy and hominoid, embryology, the fossil hominoid, genetics, and biochemistry.
12.E.4b Describe how rock sequences and fossil remains are used to interpret the age and changes in the Earth.
12.E.5 Analyze the processes involved in naturally occurring short-term and long-term Earth events (e.g., floods, ice ages, temperature, sea-level fluctuations.

Classwork-Homework
   Rock Detectives
Naturescope: Geology: The Active Earth pages50-52, 55-57
             Pass out page 55, occurring page, and go over it.
             Pass out page 57 and read through the clues.
             Pass out Rock Layers page 56

Rock Detective Questions

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Day Fit into computer lab schedule

Topic Internet

State Goals
12.E.3a Analyze and explain large-scale dynamic forces, events and processes that effect the Earth's land, water and atmospheric systems. (e.g., jet stream, hurricanes, plate tectonics)

Classwork-Homework
Becoming Human
Building Bodies Put an ape and human skeleton together
Calculating Cousins Put living things in order by age
Chromosome Connection Match ape and human chromosomes

Castle Rock Pueblo: A Trip Through Time An ancient village located in the heart of Mesa Verde.

Tour Through Time Neat site. Use as a powerpointlike presentation.

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Assignments    Labs        Art Activity    Lesson Plan
Tests    Maps     Resources     Web Sites    Field Trips
Computer      Book    Games    Extra Credit

ADAPTATION

How Are Seals Adapted to Their Environment U se the Note Taking Guide with the Adaptation Cards. Students will create posters.

Design-a-Saur Design and assemble a dinosaur. pages 32-35

AMBER

Amber In Nature

AMMONITE

Rise and Fall of the Ammonites

Ammonite Book Make a book. Captions for pictures are given. Students draw pictures to go with pictures.

Ammonite Coloring Page

BERINGIA

Beringia Quest: Ancient Mammals

CAMBRIAN TIME

What Did the Cambrian Look Like?

CENOZOIC ERA

Cenozoic Book Make a book. Captions for pictures are given. Students draw pictures to go with pictures.

Introduction to the Cenozoic 65 million years ago to the present. Good description of the change in land masses.

Introduction to the Cenozoic Era The Cenozoic, or the Age of the Mammals, could have been called the "Age of Flowering Plants" or the "Age of Insects" or the "Age of Teleost Fish" or the "Age of Birds " just as accurately.

CHICXULUB CRATER

Chicxulub Crater Location Map

Chicxulub Crater Impact Animation

Mystery of the Chicxulub Crater

CLADIOGRAMS

Making Cladiograms

CONVERGENGE

Convergence: Marsupials and Placentals Marsupials and Placental Mammals in Australia and North America

CRETACEOUS PERIOD

Cretaceous Period Major events.

Cretaceous Period Major events of the cretaceous Period 135-63 million years ago. Has pictures.

DINOSAURS

Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park Michael Crichton's best-selling novel became a blockbuster movie. While the movie spurred a lot of interest in dinosaur science, and even DNA cloning, the movie also lead some people to wonder what is real and what is fiction. Part of the goal of the exhibit, "The Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park", is to clarify between fact and fiction.

Dinosaur Floor You're on the Dinosaur Floor of the museum. Meet the dinosaurs by visiting any of the rooms.

Dinosaur Safari Take a dinosaur safari through all of the Unnatural Museum's dinosaur related pages. Just work your way down this page taking each of the links to a different dinosaur stop.

Fighting Dinos About 80 million years ago two dinosaurs were locked in deadly combat. The Velociraptor was digging its claw in the Protoceratop's neck, while the Protoceratops bit the Velociraptor's arm with its sharp beak. THEN SUDDENLY they were both buried alive.

Scholastic's Dinosaur Site A great place to start! Check out the activities!!

Virtual Dinosaur Dig Receive a grant from Shale University and you're off on a virtual dig.

Zoom Dinosaur Printouts Neat coloring sheets about the dinosaurs.

ELEPHANT SEAL EVOLUTION

Discovering Northern Elephant Seals Elephant Seal Evolution Lesson Plan 5 page newspaper with questions.

EMBRYOS

Comparative Embryology: The Vertebrate Body

Frog Embryo Development Study Guide

Haeckel's Embryo Drawings

Morphing Embryos Human, Pig, Chicken, Fish

EVOLUTION

Evolution of Cartoon Fossils

Evolutionary Mapping Project Mapping of the development of the Theory of evolution. Research scientists' birth and death dates and their contribution.

Evolution Timeline

Birdland Darwin's evolutionary theory and the "survival of the fittest"

Evolution and the Fossil Record

Interpreting Evidence: An Approach to Teaching Human Evolution in the Classroom

Evolution: Its Effect Throughout Geologic Time and the Controversy

Evolution Lecture Notes

Evolution Notes

Principles of Evolution

Evolution: Its Effect Throughout Geological Time and the Controversy See how organisms have changed in different time periods.

Understanding Evolution: The Arthropod Story The Arthropod Story takes you on a tour through the amazing evolutionary history of arthropods. Along the way, you'll get a healthy dose of taxonomy, paleontology, natural history and principles of evolution.

Time Line of Evolutionary Thought Notable people who have contributed to evolutionary thought.

EXTINCTION

Climate TimeLine

Mass Extinctions Chart

Mystery of the Chicxulub Crater

Precambrian Time

FIELD TRIPS

Geology Along Chicago's Michigan Avenue

Petrified Forest

Tour Through Time Neat site. Use as a powerpointlike presentation.

FOSSILS

Determining the Age of Fossil Rocks

Examining the Fossil Record Analyze characteristics of fossils, compare placements of fossils and determine relative ages, and develop a model evolutionary tree based on the morphology and age of fossils.

Fossil Crossword Use How Fossils Are Made for Answers

Fossils in Time 67 page unit

Fossils on the Internet LAB OnLine activity to learn more about fossils.

What If They Just Keep On Digging History of Saskatchewan

Where the Hippos Roam Mapping a fossil site. Directions and Location of Fossil Teeth Use 1 cm graph paper

Interpreting an Ancient Puzzle Reconstruct earth's geological past.

Succession of Life cut, glue, and paste fossils from different geologic periods and then answer questions.

Fossil Kit I Takes students on an interactive journey into the fascinating world of fossil exploration and identification. From Skullduggery: Use these fossils: Cave Bear (Tooth), Crinoid, Allosaurus (Claw), Trilobite, Ammonite, Saber-tooth Tiger (Tooth).

Fossil Coloring Pages Here you will find coloring pages of fossils and scenes from various geologic time periods.

The Great Fossil Find Reconstruct these fossil skeleton pictures Pakicetus Skeleton or S. crassirostris Use Skeletal Resource Manual as a reference.

Geology Along Chicago's Michigan Avenue

Fossil Finds In the Los Angeles Subway

Fossil Identification Workbook Information about different kinds of fossils.

Fossil Succession Animals and Plants and the Period

Fossils From California Geological Survey

Index Fossils Chart Keyed to the relative time scale are examples of index fossils, the forms of life which existed during limited periods of geologic time and thus are used as guides to the age of the rocks in which they are preserved.

Bones of a 10-Foot Mastodon Unearthed A team of paleontologists has stumbled on what might be the most complete mastodon skeleton ever found on the West Coast.

Bone Up on your Fossils An OLOGY site. View the fossils and identify the animal.

Fossil Formation

Illinois Sate Fossil-Tullimonstrum gregarium Tully monster lived 300 million years ago.

Welcome to Dry Creek Bed You are about to embark on an exciting scientific adventure based upon ongoing research of UC paleontologists studying about life in Montana 60-70 million years ago.

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

A Fossil Time Line Create a fossil range chart for ammonites and their relatives in the Class Cephalapoda, which includes modern species such as octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautilus. You will then use the information in the chart to determine the age of particular rocks and to predict which rock might contain oil.

Forever and a Day U on register tape.

Paleo U

Paleontology Notes

Questions

Sequencing Time

  Time Line Directions and Pictures
Extra Credit:
Page 1 Time Lines Graphics   Page 2 Time Lines Graphics    Page 3 Time Lines Graphics
Page 4 Time Lines Graphics   Page 5 Time Lines Graphics    Page 6 Time Lines Graphics

What Came First Students sequence actual events in the evolution of life on Earth.

Who's On First: A Relative Dating Activity

Bermuda Today: Who Were Its Geological Ancestors To understand how the island of Bermuda came to be. Using clay the kids model the island's history. Formation of Bermuda 2 pages that show Bermuda 110 mya to today.

Geologic Time Line Book

Geologic Time Line Poster

Geologic Ages of Earth History

Geological Eras and Organisms Bar graph from shells to humans.

Geologic TimeLine

Origin of Life

Precambrian Time

Rockman's Geologic Time Chart The chart presented here is a representation of current consensus about geologic time. We hope it will be useful.

Tour Through Time Neat site. Use as a powerpointlike presentation.

Albuquerque's Environmental Story Just like Wyoming in the above activity, Changing Times, Albuquerque, New Mexico, has an interesting geologic history. View this pictorial of Albuquerque Area Geology.

Ancient Life and Geologic History Earth Science standards web site.

Build Illinois- The Last 500 Million Years

Cambrian Period 543 to 490 million years ago

Color-Coded Continents COOL SITE!!! View the Earth's land masses from 620 million years ago to the present.

Geologic Time Composite Section See how the different layers of sediment were laid down in the same vicinity of Four Corners in the southwest.

Grand Canyon Geological Rock Layers Learning the names of the geological layers in the Grand Canyon.

History of the Universe U

Illinois by Time Period

Maps of Ancient Earth 510 mya to 50 mya

Midwest: 16,000 Years Ago An Illinois State Museum site. Learn about the Midwest environment and the causes of the last Ice Age

Ice Age Mammals During the last Ice Age, there were many large, interesting mammals, like the saber-toothed cats, giant ground sloths, mastodons, and mammoths. These animals have long since gone extinct and are known mostly from fossils, from frozen, mummified carcasses, and even from ancient cave drawings.

Web Geological Time Machine Great reference also!

GONDWANA

Evolving Planet Map with fossils. Cut out and put together

HORSE EVOLUTION

Horsing Around With Evolution