GEOLogic: The Big Five Mass Extinctions

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Author:

Carleton College Science Education Resource Center, Laura Guertin

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

SERC

Collection:

DLESE Community Service Center (SERC)

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

GEOLogic questions are puzzles that were developed to support students understanding of geoscience concepts while challenging them to develop better logic and problem solving skills. In this exercise, students are asked to match up the five largest mass extinction events with their relative dates, approximate duration, and severity (percentage of species that became extinct) based on clues given from various perspectives. This activity is appropriate for a high school science class or an introductory level undergraduate geoscience course, and can be given as an in-class assignment or for homework. Learning goals, context for use, teaching tips, materials, assessment tips and related resources are provided.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs

Media Format:

Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0