Module 1: Stories of the Past (How Does it Work? Radioactive Dating and the Measurement of Absolute Time):

Earth Science Essentials

How Does it Work? Radioactive Dating and the Measurement of Absolute Time

This unit considers the concepts behind radiometric dating--determining age from radioactive isotopes. Individual lessons will open in a new page--simply close the page when done and return here.

• Radioactive Dating lecture (9:14 min)


• How Does it Work--Radioactive Dating Text, interactive text


• How Does it Work--Cool Stuff, interactive text


• Extra Resources: How Does It Work Age Calculation Activity


• Extra Resources: How Does It Work Age Calculation Activity Walk Through

10/27/2017--pictures and text copyright Russ Colson