These links will be used with an activity called "Dating Deep Blood Kettles". The lesson uses buffalo jumps as a context for introducing students to radiocarbon dating. Be sure to check out the interesting Hot Links near the bottom of this page also.
A. Radiocarbon Dating at Montana's Bison Kill Sites B. Unique Pishkun in Central Montana C. Interactive Radiocarbon Decay Curve
E. Another Carbon-14 Calculator
Photo courtesy of the Montana Historical Society |
Print a Copy of the Worksheet | |
Radiocarbon Dating Tutorial | |
Virtual Dating Tutorial | |
Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump | |
Radiometric Dating: One Christian's Perspective |
Earth Science Teacher at Helena High School |