Summary
Learn that some events on Earth happen fast like an earthquake or a volcano erupting. Other events happen over millions of years like erosion.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Timescale of Earth's Events:
- What did the video show about timescale of earth's events that surprised you?
- What is one question you still have after watching?
- Where have you noticed timescale of earth's events in the world around you?
- How could you test or observe part of this yourself?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what timescale of earth's events means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.