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Dating Popcorn
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Patrons simulate the geological process of dating the age of rocks by observing microwave popcorn.
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| Add a Tech Twist | Required: A microwave is required for this activity |
| Hints for uses in your library | Make sure the patrons make all of their observations and data collection before eating the popcorn |
| Related Links |
American Geosciences Institute
Association of American State Geologists National Geographic: Dating Fossils in the Rocks Utah Geological Survey: How Do Geologists Know How Old a Rock Is? |
| Originating Source | Earth Science Week |
| Related Books [Suggest a book] |
Geology by Boy Scouts of America
Rocks by Melanie Ostopowich Rocks & Fossils by Margaret Hynes A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals by Frederick H Pough et al |