ESS.SCI.7.C
Construct a model of the geological time scale using relative and absolute dating methods to represent Earth's approximate 4.6-billion-year history.
Earth Systems Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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modelgeological time scalerelative dating methodsabsolute dating methodsEarth's historyEarth4.6-billion-year history
Skills
- construct (a model of the geological time scale) #dok3
- incorporate (relative dating methods) #dok2
- incorporate (absolute dating methods) #dok2
- represent (Earth’s 4.6-billion-year history) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can describe relative and absolute dating methods used in geology. #dok1
- I can list the major time divisions represented on the geological time scale. #dok1
- I can use relative and absolute dating methods to determine the order and age of rocks. #dok2
- I can explain how relative and absolute dating methods contribute to building the geological time scale. #dok2
- I can construct a model of the geological time scale that incorporates both relative and absolute dating evidence. #dok3
- I can represent Earth's approximate 4.6-billion-year history using a geological time scale model. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The geological time scale is constructed using both relative and absolute dating methods to represent Earth's long history.
- Accurate models of Earth's history offer insight into the timing and sequence of significant geologic and biological events.
Essential Questions
- How do relative and absolute dating methods differ, and why are both important in constructing the geological time scale?
- What major events are represented on the geological time scale and when did they occur?
- How can the geological time scale be modeled to clearly represent Earth's 4.6-billion-year history?
- What evidence do scientists use to determine the ages and order of rock layers?
- Why is it important to represent Earth's history accurately?