Session Number
B-2
Grade Level
Grade Levels: HS
Start Date
3-3-2017 10:45 AM
End Date
3-3-2017 11:45 AM
Keywords
forensic, metallurgy, coin, China, forgery, counterfeit
Description
Chinese antiquities may be readily found for sale on eBay. Ancient coins may be purchased for very reasonable prices. Are these authentic artifacts, or modern forgeries? An investigation will include measurements and calculations to identify the metals involved. Using only inexpensive, school-grade equipment, participants will be challenged to solve the mystery. Success will hinge on careful measurement, deductive reasoning, and a thoughtful consideration of experimental uncertainty.
Student Pages
PL Day Forensic Metallurgy - Supplements.pdf (231 kB)
Supplements
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
Session B-2: Forensic Metallurgy – A Challenge in Basic Measurements
Chinese antiquities may be readily found for sale on eBay. Ancient coins may be purchased for very reasonable prices. Are these authentic artifacts, or modern forgeries? An investigation will include measurements and calculations to identify the metals involved. Using only inexpensive, school-grade equipment, participants will be challenged to solve the mystery. Success will hinge on careful measurement, deductive reasoning, and a thoughtful consideration of experimental uncertainty.