Presents an animated overview of the earth’s five great geological eras. Depicts one theory of the earth’s origin, its primeval state, transformation from a fiery ball to an inhabitable globe, and the predominant forms of life throughout geological time. Narrated by Gilbert Mack. Suitable for secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502371
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geological time
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Historical geology
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth - Origin
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geological time
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Historical geology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)