Radioactive Dating Game

This simulation demonstrates the principles of radioactive dating. Users can also determine the age of different objects such as fossils and rocks by percentage of parent nuclei remaining.
Resource ID#: 13535 Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/radioactive-dating-game

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Java Plugin
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: Half-life, Decay, Simulation, radioactive, dating
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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