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Serc: American Field Guide: Relative Dating Telling Time Using Fossils Lesson PlanSerc: American Field Guide: Relative Dating Telling Time Using Fossils Lesson Plan
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
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9th - 10th
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Serc: American Field Guide: Relative Dating Telling Time Using Fossils

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This website integrates video footage and information with lesson plans and activities to teach students about the concept of relative dating. Students will graph a range chart for ammonites, determine the geologic age for several rocks, and determine which rocks will be most useful for oil companies looking to drill oil. This site contains lesson plans, student worksheets, discussion questions, and links for more information.

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relative dating

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american field guide: relative dating - telling time using fossils, serc

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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