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Geo Journey

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COMBINED RATING

3.7 Stars

TEACHERS (14)

4.2

STUDENTS (2981)

3.2

LENGTH

15 Minutes

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CAPABILITIES

Spanish Language Support

Text-to-Speech Support

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Description

Set off on a "Geo Journey," a riveting educational adventure that turns players into aspiring geologists. Dig deep into the Earth's crust to discover hidden fossils, interpret the secrets within rock strata, and engage with fun mini-games that illuminate the mysteries of our planet's past. Reassemble a scientist's notes and consult with an expert to link your findings to the grand chronicle of Earth's history. "Geo Journey" invites you to explore and uncover the geological wonders of our world!

Vocabulary Words

strata

sedimentary rock

volcanic rock

fossils

principle of superposition

lider

paleontologists

relative age dating

generating penetrating radar (GPR)

absolute age dating

isotopes

uniformitarianism

fossil record

adaptations

climate change

index fossils

biodiversity

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Fossil Record. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

Uniformitarianism is the concept that the Earth's processes behave in the same way now as they did throughout history.

Rock strata are layers of sedimentary and volcanic rock that have been deposited on top of each other on Earth's surface.

The principle of superposition states that younger layers of rock form on top of older layers.

Geologists can determine the relative age of sedimentary rock by the fossils existing in that rock.

Absolute age dating determines the precise age or timespan of sedimentary rock.

Relative age dating determines whether sedimentary rocks are older or younger relative to other layers.

Fossils are physical evidence for formerly living things.

Rock strata and fossils provide evidence for relative, not absolute, dating of rocks and/or events.

The fossil record documents the existence and change of many life forms on Earth throughout history.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What are some examples of types of rocks? What are fossils? What might we learn from examining rock layers and fossils?

After the Game

What is the priniciple of superposition? What do we call scientists who study rocks and fossils? What are two different ways that scientists can determine the age of a fossil? What are three things that we can learn from fossils? What are index fossils?