Four ways to understand the Earth's age - Joshua M. Sneideman
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The Earth is 4.6 billion years old -- but how can humans relate to a number so colossal, and where do we fit on the geologic timeline? Comparing the Earth’s lifetime to one calendar year, events like the extinction of dinosaurs and Columbus setting sail took place relatively recently. Joshua M. Sneideman reminds us of our time and place in the universe.
Calculate how many generations of humans it would take for us to exist on this planet as long as the dinosaurs ruled? (assume average life span of 80 years)( What must we humans do to ensure we are able to exist this many generations?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Joshua M. Sneideman
- Producer Powerhouse Animation Studios Inc.
- Director Shane Minshew
- Artist Shaun Bryant
- Animator Patrick Quiring, Patrick Stannard
- Compositor Nicole Petta
- Narrator Michelle Snow
