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Instructional Video

The Impossible Hugeness of Deep Time

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Can we really grasp how old we are? Part of a larger series, the humorous video demonstration shows how humans fit into the history of Earth and just how long ago life formed. Viewers explore a timeline that identifies major markers in the development of different types of organisms.

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CCSS: Adaptable NGSS: Adaptable
Concepts
geologic history, geologic time scale, the earth's history, the earth's atmosphere, the earth, evolution, macroevolution, the origin of life, early humans, human ancestry
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Show the video as a hook for engaging interest in Earth's history
  • Flip your classroom by using the video to introduce the history of life on Earth
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects pupils are familiar with simple biological terminology, such as eukaryotes and multicellular
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Narrator is humorous and interesting
  • Provides a good overview of the history of Earth
Cons
  • None
Common Core
L.9-10.2.a