Personal Time Line

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In this activity, learners work in groups to create a time line representing significant moments in their lives. Learners use scientific suffixes and prefixes to label their time lines, modeling the Geologic Time Line (i.e. Mesozoic, Paleozoic).

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
45 to 60 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 11 - 18
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Adding machine tape
  • Rulers
  • Pens

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth's History
      • Geologic Time
  • Life Sciences
    • Evolution
      • History of Life
  • Mathematics
    • Measurement
      • Size and Scale

Informal Categories

  • Nature and Environment

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Muller, Eric

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 2003