Introduction to Relative Dating and Absolute Dating video

This short video introduces the two main ways scientists determine the age of a rock or mineral: relative dating and absolute dating. The first half of the video explores relative dating with a short demonstration to highlight key stratigraphic principles and how they are used. The second half of the video explores the principle of radioactive decay and half-life to explain how it is used in absolute dating. <br>This video is intended for secondary students and older. It contains curriculum links to physics, chemistry, and Earth and environmental science.