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Radioactive dating of meteorites
Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, this booklet uses radioactive meteorites to test understanding of radioactive decay. Included is an online video that discusses how radioactive materials can be used to determine the age of something, and how this can be applied to calculate the age of a meteorite or the Sun. Equations and terms are introduced and explained in the booklet, this is followed by practice questions and answers, including a graphing task. Teachers may find the included video suitable and engaging for key stage four students also.
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