The Making of Mass Extinctions

Description
This interactive module explores the environmental factors and species involved in five major mass extinctions.
Extinction is a normal part of the evolutionary process. But during five periods in Earth’s history, extinction rates greatly exceeded normal levels. This Click & Learn allows students to compare these five major mass extinction events, examine each of their causes, and determine whether a sixth mass extinction is likely in the future.
The “Poster” PDF provides an accessible version of the content in this Click & Learn.
Details
anthropocene, asteroid, atmosphere, carbon dioxide, extinction rate, species, sulfur dioxide, supercontinent, timeline, volcano
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Curriculum Connections
HS-LS4.C, HS-LS4.D, HS-ESS1.C, HS-ESS2.A, HS-ESS2.D, HS-ESS2.E
EVO-3.E, EVO-3.G, EVO-3.H
I.A, III.A, VII.C
3.2, 3.3
CC1, CC5