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This Are All Asteroids' Surfaces the Same Age? lesson plan also includes:
Did you know scientists can tell the age of an asteroid by looking closely at its craters? This final instructional activity of a six-part series focuses on two asteroids, Gaspra and Ida, in order to demonstrate the concept of dating asteroids. Scholars count craters, measure craters, and look for patterns in order to draw conclusions.
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Instructional Ideas
- After the lesson, do a similar comparison of Gaspra and Ida with Mathilde
- Create a Venn Diagram with the comparisons of Gaspra and Ida
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes prior knowledge of the characteristics of asteroids
Pros
- Offers different activities for various levels of academic understanding
- Includes cross-curricular connections with science and math
Cons
- None