Visualization Information
Implementation Level
Updated
05/14/2024
Version
1.0
05/14/2024
1.0
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English
Throw away the adding machine tape and take a scroll through all of astronomical and geologic time in this visualization, from the Big Bang to the collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies.
In this visualization, educators can create lessons around major events in geologic time. Features available for control include: - Turn events on or off, focusing only on the events of interest - Define the location of events on the timeline ahead of time as markers for lessons
1. Choose to embed the visualization into an existing Torus lesson or to start a new lesson. 2. Click on the initial state to insert and test the CAPI listed in the CAPI table to begin investigating how they affect the simulation. 3. Begin building your lesson.
Features are called CAPI (Control Application Programming Interface). You can use this CAPI to set the visualization to start with specific functions on or off, force particular views, and also use them to design trap states, which check for correct or incorrect responses. For the full list of CAPI available for this visualization, visit the CAPI table linked in the Information panel on the left hand side of your screen.
There are three ways to teach with this visualization. Select the option that best fits the needs of you and your learners.