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Using Melting Ice to Teach Radiometric Dating

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Subject:
Science and Technology
Institution Name:
SERC
Collection:
DLESE Community Service Center (SERC)
Grade Level:
Post-secondary
Abstract:

In this activity, introductory geology students are challenged to a Sherlock Holmes-style mystery in which they construct their own decay curves of melting ice to determine time-zero. In the process, the analogies to radiometric dating and some elementary thermodynamics are discussed. This website outlines teaching notes and tips, provides a list of necessary and suggested materials, and has additional information about the source of the activity.

Course Type:
Learning Module
Languages:
English
Material Type:
Activities and Labs
Media Format:
Text/HTML
Conditions of Use:
Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0
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