WebQuest

Exponential Growth and Decay

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1. Use the attached recording sheet from the Resources section below to help you make a decision on the problem presented in the Introduction

2. Watch the attached videos in the Resources section. 
                 - What is Archaeology? 
                 - Radiocarbon Dating - How does it work?

3. Explore exponential functions 
             
              Evaluating Exponential Functions 
              
              Graphing an Exponential Function 
              
              Using Exponential Functions 
              
              Exponential Growth 
              
              Compound Interest 
              
              Exponential Decay 

 4. Summarize what you have learned about exponential growth and decay. This Website will help you compare and contrast.

5. Prepare your American Institute of Archaeology application by completing the project paper attached in the Resources section. If you decide to use virtual dice, click on the link. Roll 10 dice at a time. Each time a six shows up, consider one atom decaying.

Attachments



Description: Carbon Dating - How does it work?


Description: What is Archaeology?

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    Description: Record values for the two options in the problem from the Introduction section.

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    Description: Half Life Unit Project - Using an equation for exponential decay.

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