The Anthropocene Debate
Discussing whether human impact on Earth warrants a new geological epoch.
Key Questions
- Justify whether there is a specific date when the Anthropocene began.
- Predict how future geologists will see the 'human layer' in the rock record.
- Evaluate whether naming a new epoch changes how we view our responsibility to the planet.
Common Core State Standards
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