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Radioactive Speed Dating
Title
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Radioactive Speed Dating |
Description
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Correctly estimate the age of the various virtual objects (skulls, rocks, etc.) using the principles of radiometric dating. The activity is designed as an in-class competition between lab groups.
Answer key available to classroom instructors with verifiable email addresses. |
Subject
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Earth Science, Physics |
Level
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High School, Middle School |
Type
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Lab |
Duration
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30 minutes |
Answers Included
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No |
Language
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English |
Keywords
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Conceptual Physics Tech Lab, Phyz, competition, half-life, radiometric dating |
Simulation(s)
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Radioactive Dating Game |
Author(s)
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Dean Baird, Paul G. Hewitt |
Contact Email
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dean@phyz.org |
School / Organization
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Rio Americano High School |
Date submitted
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5/23/11 |
Date updated
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10/19/14 |