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Handout
Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Radioactive Dating

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what radioactive dating is and describes the different techniques used, what they are used for, and the limitations of each.
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Website
US Geological Survey

The Numeric Time Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good source for getting an in-depth description of using radioactive decay to measure the ages of rocks. In addition to describing the process of radiometric dating, this resource also includes a geologic time scale and four...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Radiometric Dating

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Elaborates on radioactive decay as a tool for determining the age of certain minerals and other materials, including the limits of the technique.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Radiometric Dating Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about methods used in radiometric dating. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.