Geological+History

The Geological History Unit is comprised of two sections: Clues to Earth's Past and Geologic Time

The pages of Earth's history, much like the pages of human history, can be read if you look in the right place. Unlike the pages of a book, the pages of Earth's past are written in stone. The evolution of organisms throughout geologic time is shown through fossils. The changes in organisms on Earth can be used to obtain relative ages of rocks and to date geologic events.

Dig up some History!!!!! The Penn Dixie Palentological and Outdoor Education Center is located in Hamburg, New York. Check out the website & view photos of different types of fossils that you can find at Penn Dixie [|click here]. Consider taking part in some of the programs and events offered at Penn Dixie with your family and friends.

Missed class? or just want to get ahead ! Click on the Fossil power point below and get the notes. Fossils Power Point

**Essential Questions:** How do scientists discover information about the Earth's past? What is the geologic time scale? What kind of remains, from your time now, might be preserved far into the future? Why are shark teeth often found as fossils, but impressions of jellyfish are not?