LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 3

The learner will build an understanding of the origin and evolution of the earth system.

Objective 3.01
Assess evidence to interpret the order and impact of events in the geologic past:
  • Relative and absolute dating techniques.
  • Statistical models of radioactive decay.
  • Fossil evidence of past life.
  • Uniformitarianism.
  • Stratigraphic principles.
  • Divisions of Geologic Time
  • Origin of the earth system.
  • Origin of life.
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Objective 3.02
Evaluate the geologic history of North Carolina.
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