Correlation of Layers

DoNow: What is an index fossil? (USGS) What is correlation of rock layers? (Columbia University)

AIM: I can describe how index fossils and rock types are used to correlate rock layers.

Activities:
- Turn In Relative Dating Activity and Relative Dating Activity WS (slideshow) (Rock Key) p76-77 and 78
- Tableshare Using Fossils to Sequence Geologic Events Activity p81; The Geologic Timescale SSN (slideshow) p80; Cassiopea Project: Rocks & Paleo Earth video (10:10) Video Notes & Sketch Summary WS p79
- Determining Relative Age
- Matching Rock Layers WS p82
- Quizlet Guide 1: Process of Science

Homework:
Complete Quizlet Guide: Process of Science; Matching Rock Layers WS p82

Due Next Class: Using Fossils to Sequence Geologic Events Activity p81; The Geologic Timescale SSN (slideshow) p80; Cassiopea Project: Rocks & Paleo Earth video (10:10) Video Notes & Sketch Summary WS p79

Coming Up
Absolute Dating
3 classes until Final Exams