Assignment 1 (10 points)

Construct a mnemonic device for the geologic time scale (see page 70 in your book). You will construct three devices. One for the eras of the Phanerozoic (Paleozoic – Mesozoic – Cenozoic), one for the periods of the Phanerozoic (Vendian through Neogene), and one for the epochs of the Cenozoic (Paleocene through Holocene). A mnemonic device is a device that will assist you memory. So for the geologic time scale you will come up with three silly or serious sentences consisting of words whose letters begin with the same letters of the sequence of eras, periods, epochs, etc.

Example:
Eras of the Phanerozoic – Paleozoic – Mesozoic – Cenozoic (PMC)
Paint My Car

Keep it relatively clean!!!

Extra Credit: the three best devices will be awarded 5 additional points

Due: February 13th