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Radiocarbon dating is only effective in dating objects that are less than 50,000 years old. In the video, scholars learn how Carbon-14 differs from Carbon-12 and Carbon-13. The instructor then explains how Carbon-14 is made and how it used to measure the age of materials found on Earth.
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Instructional Ideas
- Video best fits when discussing fossils and their ages
Classroom Considerations
- Video assumes pupils understand atoms and their parts
- Fascinating analysis of C-14 in our atmosphere after 1950s in northern versus southern hemisphere
Pros
- Video uses high-quality diagrams and photographs to increase engagement
- Provides closed captioning, which is a great way to help viewers follow along
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- None