Lessons below address this concept: Scientists use physical, chemical, and geological evidence to establish the age of fossils.
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Lesson Title (Description) Grade Level Lesson Type
Determining Age of Rocks and Fossils
In this series of lessons students learn the basic principles used to determine the age of rocks and fossils by using half-life in radioactive decay and stratigraphy.
9-12 Classroom activity
Lines of evidence: The science of evolution
The theory of evolution is broadly accepted by scientists — and for good reason! Learn about the diverse and numerous lines of evidence that support the theory of evolution.
9-12 Tutorial
Understanding Geologic Time
A web-based module in which students gain a basic understanding of geologic time, the evidence for events in Earth's history, relative and absolute dating techniques, and the significance of the Geologic Time Scale.
9-12 Web activity
 


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