Assignment: Geologic Time MS-ESS1.C-1b Assignment

Created by Julie C on

3 activities: 3 games

46 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Geologic Matcher

In Geologic Matcher, you will feel like you're on a dig as you drag and drop the fossil icons to the correct geologic time period. Try as many times as you can to match the fossils to the right time! Categorize them correctly and answer questions about geologic time scales. You'll have the chance to learn about different eras as you play this game.

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Teacher Ratings (34) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (4402) 2.9 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Grabber: Geologic Time

Get ready to use the claw to grab objects related to geologic time! In this game, you will move to different levels by answering questions correctly. Put your knowledge about geologic time scales and the Earth's composition into action as you grab rocks. Aim your grabber and try to grab away. Once you've cleared all objects from the ground, you have won!

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Teacher Ratings (47) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (6365) 2.9 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 17 min

Mission Expedition

Oh no! All of the data about geologic time periods has been erased! We need to gather information about eons, eras, and periods. Can you help recover it? To do so, you will have to dig through the past and uncover history to put the pieces back together. Make sure you pay attention because there is a quiz at the end!

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Teacher Ratings (64) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (12256) 3.1 stars.