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Radioactive Speed Dating
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Submission Information |
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| Authors | Dean Baird, Paul G. Hewitt |
| Contact Email | dean@phyz.org |
| School / Organization | Rio Americano High School |
| Submitted | 11/05/23 |
| Updated | 11/05/23 |
Contribution Description |
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| Title | Radioactive Speed Dating |
| Simulations | Penentuan Umur Radiaktif |
| Keywords | Conceptual Physics Tech Lab, Phyz, half-life, radiometric dating, competition |
| Description | 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. |
| Level | High School, Middle School |
| Type | Lab |
| Subject | Physics, Earth Science |
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
Standards Compliance
| Content Level | |||
| Content Standard | K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 |
| Science as Inquiry - A |  |
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| Physical Science - B | |
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| Life Science - C | |||
| Earth & Space Science - D | |
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| Science & Technology - E | |||
| Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F | |||
| History and Nature of Science - G | |||
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