Last class we talked about what information we can get from fossils that allows us to understand how species from the past lived and what they looked like. We also played the fossilization game. In 2 separate paragraphs, explain what information we can get from looking at fossils and why fossilization is not common. Each paragraph should have at least 3 sentences.
Absolute dating is a complex concept and I want to make sure that all of you understand how to solve problems relating to absolute dating. Rate the following statements from 1 to 3, with 1 meaning that you do not know how, 2 you need more practice and 3 you can explain this concept to a friend.
1. Calculating half lives when given the age of the sample. 2. Explaining how isotopes are formed. 3. Determining which radioactive isotope to use to date a sample. 4.Calculating the age of a sample when given a parent to daughter isotope ratio. 5. Explaining and modeling a half life. Before the start of class on Tuesday October 14th, watch the video "Radiocarbon Dating" and answer the following question in the comment section below.
List 3 things you leaned, 2 things you already knew and 1 thing you thought was interesting about the video. Each of your answers should be unique as you don't all know and find the same things interesting. 1. How does using relative dating help us determine the history of the Earth?
2. Explain why the principles of superposition and horizontality only apply to sedimentary rock? 3. How are conformities formed? Provide a specific example. 1. Complete the following prompt: "I'm going to go straight home and tell everyone on Facebook how the most important thing I learned about rocks is _______."
2. What do you think is Earth Science? 3. How do scientists determine the history of the Earth? |
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