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This Whip Up a Moon-Like Crater activity also includes:
The moon is famous for its craters, but they haven't always been there. Young learners experiment with materials to simulate the creation of moon craters. Pupils are able to see patterns in their materials that are similar to the patterns in the moon craters.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use different-sized objects with varying densities to create craters and make observations on their similarities and differences
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a specific set of materials
- Consider reviewing the types of objects that have the potential to strike the surface of the moon
Pros
- Provides a similar lesson in Spanish
- Offers extensions to continue the lesson
Cons
- None