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17 Comet myths and facts Lesson Plans
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore how scientists have forecasted the 2002 Leonid meteor shower. They pose their own predictions for peak meteor rates per hour during the 2002 shower and compare their results with actual observed rates. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students explore Ancient Greece using resources in literature, math, social studies, and science. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students study meteors, meteorites, and comets by reading and discussing a related New York Times article about the Leonid meteor showers and the methods that scientists are using to study from these meteors. They create a comet in the classroom. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine facts, myths, and legends linked to the appearance of comets throughout history. They explore various websites, identify properties of comets, describe the path of a comet, and identify a fact and legend associated with comets. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students use the Internet and worksheets to explore some facts, myths and legends linked to comets. They explain properties of comets and describe the path of a comet, noting how this affects its appearance. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the nature and composition of a comet. They research comet facts, legends, and myths. They identify different types of comets and describe what happens to a comet as it travels closer to the Sun. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students examine Holst's, The Planet Suite. They explore the connection between music, literature, and science. They construct a planetary temperature chart for this unit designed to last seven days, Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students listen to and study Gustav Holst's, "The Planets Suite" as they participate in language arts, math, history, and astronomy activities in this unit. They create graphs, discover planets, draw pictures and make music. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the NASA test center and comet facts through an interactive program. They examine the idea if comets are predictable. They finally analyze the materials that combine to make a comet. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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The purpose of this unit is for students to make the rich set of connections between astronomy and the rest of science and technology, language arts, cultural studies (social studies), math, art, and music. Full Review »
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