TEST REVIEW...

Be able to explain each question using specific examples and information that we have learned about over the last week and a half.

Testing days.. Dec 18 Haynes and VanRiper
                       Dec 19 Herrington and Howard

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1.     Explain the importance of fossil studies.

2.     What is the theory of evolution?

3.     Explain what has shaped Earth’s history and could determine its future.

4.     What major events have shaped Earth’s history?

5.     Using a specific example, explain how an extinction of a life form can lead to another life form flourishing on Earth.

Top Ten Fossil Finds

Today in class you are going to be researching some of the most important (your opinion) fossil finds here on Earth. Here are the expectations;

• You will make a foldable using a piece of paper I provide for you
• Using the Ipads, you will search the web for 'important' fossil finds creating a 'Top Ten List'
• For each of the fossil finds you must include the following information;   

                            1. What exactly was found.
                            2. Where was the discovering found.. (country, state, mountains, water, desert)
                            3. The date it was found.
                            4. Why is this considered an 'important' find? (2-3 sentences)
                            5. Sketch of the 'find'



  

In school online quiz link

Click on the link to take the online quiz over the history of Earth

https://www98.achievedata.com/jackson/?OnlineTestStudentLogin

The History of Earth article HOMEWORK

Using the notes you have taken from our documentary 'The History of Earth', write an article titled The Story of Earth... 

Expectations

• written/typed 1-2 page article titled 'The Story of Earth'
• Due December 4th

Timeline of Earth's History

After watching the documentary on 'The History of Earth' you have an idea that the world we live in today took a while to form. What I would like you to do is create a picture timeline using the information that you had written down as well as other research that you have/will complete.

Expectations

* Create a timeline using numbers, words, and pictures
* Include only major events in Earth's history
* Color any pictures (You may print pictures out AT HOME)


DUE DECEMBER 6th