Virchow Explains

Rudolf Virchow's observations help to disprove what commonly held belief of the time? 

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The Scientists

Name a Scientist that contributed to our understanding of cells. 

How was the cell discovered ?

What instrument of science was used to discover the cell? 

Cell theory

What are the three main parts of cell theory? 

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All living things

All living things are made of this smallest unit of life, what is that unit called ? 

Hint four letters starts with C. 

Scientist

Pick one scientist that contributed to our understanding of Geological Time , state what work they did and how it helps us better understand geological time. 

You may select from the list linked below. 

Geological Time Biographies 

Life on Earth

What were some of the first forms of life on Earth?  What do they have in common with life today? 

What caused it ?

What are some of the causes or reasons for major changes during the geological history of Earth? 

A bit more about Precambrian

Please describe a significant event from the Precambrian era of the geological history of Earth. 

ICYMI Precambrian

When was the precambrian era? Why do we know so much less about this large expanse of Earth's history than other eras? 

4.6 billion years

What are some of the major events in the 4.6 billion year geological history of Earth? What evidence could be found in rock strata that would support the occurrence of major events in the geological history of Earth? 

Who were the people

Research and Post the name of a scientist who's work help us to understand geological time. 
This could be some one who studied topics like plate tectonics, evolution, even dinosaurs. 

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Fossil Types

What are the types of fossils? 

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Major Turning Points

Select one of the eras of geological time and post an important event from the history of life from that era. Think of plants and animals. 

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Index Fossils

Select one of the three eras of geological time and post what would be an index fossil from that era. 

What about the mammals

Did mammals become more or less abundant after the extinction of the dinosaurs. Explain why ?