Session #1
Grade Level
9-12 Science
Start Date
26-2-2021 9:00 AM
End Date
26-2-2021 9:45 AM
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, students are challenged to solve the mystery. Success will hinge on careful technique, thoughtful reasoning, and a considerations of measurement uncertainty.
Treasure or Forgery - student pages.pdf (166 kB)
Supplement - density.pdf (167 kB)
Supplement - hardness.pdf (125 kB)
Suppliment - Specific Heat Capacity.pdf (230 kB)
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
Treasure or Forgery: 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, students are challenged to solve the mystery. Success will hinge on careful technique, thoughtful reasoning, and a considerations of measurement uncertainty.