Geologic History Project:
There are three main topics that you can choose from to do your geologic history project on.
1. Fossils (a specific group-trilobites) or an individual organism
2. A Geologic Time Period: (ex. Mesozoic Era or Jurassic Period)
3. Types of fossils: (amber, molds and casts)
Students will research a topic that interests them. I will provide you computer lab time to do some of the research. You then will write a paper or a PowerPoint with a bibliography on your topic.
(See Mrs. Neff or Mrs. Teague on proper citations for websites used)
Minimum requirements: 2 pages typed or 12 PowerPoint slides
1 page Bibliography
Extra material may be included: Charts, Tables and graphs
Picture or poster of the fossil organism.
Here are some suggested
sites to get you started on your research.
Smithsonian
Natural History Page (Paleobiology)
EWU Geology Dept:
Discovering Geology
NMNH
Virtual Tour
Donald L Blanchard's Earth Science Website
UCMP Web Time Machine
Historical Geology and
Paleontology Resources
Use Pauly’s 7 and 8th Grade Science Folder on the “M” Server. It has Power Points and notes for you to use.
Pauly’s web page also has good links.
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