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Students utilize the scientific method to discover the age of an item.  For this historical dating lesson, students compare and contrast a 400 year old cabinet to one made within a few years by using carbon dating.  Students complete a worksheet attempting to find the half life of the object.

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carbon dating

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carbon dating, historical artifact, scientific method activity, math
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Grade
3rd - 12th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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