Creating a Geologic Time Scale

This video tutorial guides students through creating a geologic time scale using register tape. It covers measuring and cutting the tape, drawing and labeling lines for different time periods, marking significant events, and drawing pictures for each event. Students will also learn to color-code eras and finalize their project by folding and gluing the tape. The tutorial emphasizes accuracy in measurement and creativity in drawing.

What is the first tool mentioned that you will need to create your geologic time scale?

• A meter stick

• A roll of register tape

• A pencil

• A pair of scissors

How many lines should you draw across the tape in Step 2?

• Three lines

• Six lines

• Four lines

• Five lines

What does 'bya' stand for in the context of labeling the tape?

• Billion years ago

• Before years ago

• Beyond years ago

• Before yesterday's age

At what distance from the 'today' line should you mark the origin of Earth?

• 55 centimeters

• 60 centimeters

• 46 centimeters

• 35 centimeters

Where should you place the mark for the extinction of dinosaurs?

• 0.44 centimeters from the today line

• 0.55 centimeters from the today line

• 0.65 centimeters from the today line

• 2.15 centimeters from the today line

What is the purpose of drawing dotted lines across the tape in Step 6?

• To mark the beginning and ending points of each era

• To separate different events

• To indicate the timeline's midpoint

• To create a decorative border

What is the main criterion for the drawings in Step 7?

• They must be colorful

• They must be detailed

• They must be identifiable and make sense

• They must be large

How many colors should you pick to shade in each era in Step 8?

• Three colors

• Four colors

• Two colors

• Five colors

What should you do with the tape after folding it into thirds in Step 9?

• Color it

• Glue it to red paper

• Cut it into smaller pieces

• Draw more lines on it

What is the final step after completing the geologic time scale project?

• Display it in the classroom

• Share it with a partner

• Turn it into your box tray

• Submit it to your teacher