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- Grade Range
- 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 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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- 4th
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Students label the parts of a comet. They construct an edible model of a comet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 5th
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Students investigate the concept of a comet using hands on activities. They simulate a comet using dry ice. They also create a comet using ice cream that is eaten after labeling the parts. The lesson has sufficient historical background to help the teacher present the lesson. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore technology that allows astronomers to study comets. Using the proper steps in the scientific methods, students write directions for an experiment. They create a device that captures falling clay without changing its characteristics. After a peer review and experimentation, students present an oral presentation. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students investigate the characteristics of lessons that are necessary to deliver a great curriculum. Teachers take the role of students to follow the path a comet travels through space. They create simulation models for the possible traveling paths a comet could take. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 8th
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Students create glitter-covered comet models. Then they make large outdoor chalk drawings of the solar system and place their comets at the location of the Kuiper belt. They carry their comets around an orbit of the sun, shaking various amounts of glitter from them to simulate the dust a comet releases when in orbit. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 5th
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Students construct their own model of a comet using a variety of art supplies by reviewing pictures and diagrams of comets. They examine the structure of comets and the interactions between comets and our Sun. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students are introduced to comets and their characteristics. After watching a video, they trace the path comets follow in the solar system and their frequency. In groups, they create their own edible model of a comet and discuss why scientists are fasinated by comets. Full Review »
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