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Geology Activities: Geological Eras
- Have students list the major geological eras of North Dakota and give characteristics of each.
- Have students graph, chart, or create a timeline for the major geological eras of North Dakota from oldest to most recent.
- Students can illustrate dinosaurs from the Mesozoic Era and describe each in detail either in writing or orally to another classmate. (Note: One student could describe the dinosaur while the other student draws what is being described.)
- Have students illustrate and describe the mammals present during the Tertiary Period or the “Age of Mammals.”
- Have students write and perform puppet shows, slide shows (electronic or hand created), TV shows, etc., teaching about each of the geological eras of North Dakota.
