suggested
grade levels: 9-12view Idaho achievement standards for this lesson
Basic
Concepts of Geology
suggested
grade levels: 9-12
view Idaho
achievement standards for this lesson
Objectives:
1. Students will learn how
to use the Digital Atlas of Idaho.
2. Students will learn about some of the basic concepts in geology.
Procedure:
1. Encourage your students to explore the geology section of the Digital Atlas
of Idaho. To get there: Click on Atlas Home, mouse-over Geology, then click on Basics.
Students may work in groups depending on how many computers are available in
the classroom. Encourage your students to explore the geology section and click
on the links to see the pictures. Have the students answer the following questions
on the handout. For a printable pdf copy of the handout, click below.
Handouts/Activities:
These are links to access
the handouts and printable materials.
geo6ho.pdf
| geo6AK.pdf
| Basics
Handout
Sample:
Geology is the science that deals with understanding the physical history of
the earth, the changes that the earth has undergone, and the rocks that make
up the earth. There are many places throughout Idaho where one can find strong
evidence of geologic activity. This exercise will give you the opportunity to
learn about some of the basic concepts of geology. Answer the following questions
using the Digital Atlas.
1. What is the rock record?
2. Does the rock record provide a complete history of the Earth? Why or why not?
3. Why do we depend on our ability to observe, describe, and record geologic phenomena to figure out the geologic history of an area?
Related
Lesson Topics:
Geology: Geology Topics