COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will build an understanding of
the origin
and evolution of the earth system
Objectives:
3.01 Interpret the order and impact of events in the geologic past.
Geologic
Time Scale
· origin of the earth system
· origin of life
· relative and absolute dating techniques
· statistical models of radioactive decay
· diversity of life through time
· fossils evidence of past life
· evolution/extinction of species
Evidence
for the Age of the Earth
Fossils
3.02 Assess evidence for and the influence on the divisions of geologic
time of
the major geologic events and paleoclimatic changes in global geologic
history.
· uniformitarianism
· unconformities
· stratigraphic principles
· floral and faunal succession
3.03 Evaluate the geologic history of North Carolina and the Appalachian
Orogen.
Virtual
Geology Field Trips