A Rocky Timescale 1

A Rocky Timescale 1
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Audience: Grades 5-8 and 9-12

National Science Education Content Standards:
 Standard D: Earth and Space Science
Standard A: Science as Inquiry

Keywords: paleomagnetism, magnetostratigraphy, magnetic reversal, magnetic north pole, declination



Description

This activity helps students understand how a paleomagnetic record is recorded in rock and obtained by scientists by measuring and recording declination in model cores.

Other Resources

Paleomagnetism Laboratory Brief
Career Profile: Paleomagnetism Specialist

Credits
Written by Heather Kortlandt during the School of Rock Expedition 2005.

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