Geologic Time
handout exercisesuggested grade levels: 7-12

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Overview:
This lesson is to help students learn about Geologic Time.

Procedure:
Have the students answer the questions provided by the handout below.

Handouts/Activity links:
These are links to access the handouts and printable materials.
geol8ho.pdf

Handout Sample:
Answer the questions below.

1. How long has the land we now call Idaho been in existence?
2. Where might we find the oldest rocks in Idaho?
3. When did the volcanism that produced the Snake River Plain begin?

Related Lesson Topics:
Geology: Geology Topics


Lesson Plan provided by Vita Taube, 2000
Idaho Achievement Standards (as of 7/2001) met by completing this activity: