Use a scaled metaphor for the Earth's timeline (like a 24-hour clock) to help the audience grasp "Deep Time".
: Slides should explain that fossils are not just bones, but any preserved remains or traces (like tracks, shells, or plants) of once-living organisms. introduction to paleontology ppt
Paleontologists use two main methods to determine the age of a find: Relative Dating: Use a scaled metaphor for the Earth's timeline