Guess where the oldest rocks on Earth are found? And what do these rocks reveal about the age of the earth?   Viewers of this short video analyze the age of the earth and explore the origin of life through geologic, chemical, and molecular evidence. 

Concepts

the origin of life, geologic history, chemical changes, molecular biology

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

science

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• Video best fits at beginning of unit on life, early in biology class

Classroom Considerations

• YouTube comments are open to the public and may not be appropriate for your class
• 11th in a series of 18 videos 

Pros

• Video provides link to a concept map, slideshow, and two review worksheets
• Utilizes high-quality diagrams and photographs to engage viewers

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.2