Lesson Plan

Serc: Teaching Radioactive Decay & Radiometric Dating

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A laboratory activity that teaches the difficult concept of radioactive decay by means of a fluid (shampoo) flowing through holes from an upper to a lower beaker. Using the exponential decay equation, students then 'date' the shampoo. The downloadable handout includes a pre/post test and the student laboratory materials. There is also an article that describes the activity in detail and its usefulness.

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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Administrator Use
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