This is an interactive exercise about Geologic Time. Students investigate the theory and processes of radiometric age-dating of rocks. Also included is a C-14 age-dating option for once-living materials. This lab can be used to investigate how geologists and archeologists determine the ages of rocks and ancient artifacts. A "Certificate of Completion" will be available to each student at the end of each activity.
| Discipline: | geoscience, geology, geomorphology, science and technology |
| Topics: | radioactive dating and geologic time |
| Product: | Geology Labs-Online |
| Vendor: | California State University |
| Cost: | Free |
| Technical requirements: | Java and Flash |
| Accessibility info: | None Available |
| Link to Lab: | Virtual Dating Lab |
| Instructional Materials: | instructor and lab manuals available online from vendor |
| Description: | Interactive, inquiry-based simulations and exercises for college level courses in geoscience, geology, geophysics, tectonics, science and technology. |
| Case Studies: | Designing and Implementing Virtual Courseware to Promote Inquiry-based Learning |