The solar system is more than 4.5 billion years old. What we know about the age of space bodies is thanks to the moon rocks collected over 50 years ago. An episode of the SciShow Space series breaks down the concept of relative dating to show how scientists determine the age of bodies in space.

Concepts

the solar system, the milky way galaxy, moons, moon exploration, the moon, planet earth

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete as they view the lesson
• Have learners use the links to further investigate the idea of relative dating
  

Classroom Considerations

• Builds from an understanding of components of the solar system

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Interesting presentation that keeps viewers' attention
• Includes explanations of evidence to support the scientific claims

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7