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Comets: Bringers of Life? Lesson PlanComets: Bringers of Life? Lesson Plan
Publisher
Journey Through the Universe
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5th - 8th
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Science
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3 days
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Scientific Equipment
Year
2009
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Comets: Bringers of Life?

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Young scientists investigate the elements found in our solar system and then construct a model of a comet. They apply their new knowledge to the formation of the solar system. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

comets, chemical elements, the solar system

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Research current missions to study comets

Classroom Considerations

  • Have a poster of the periodic table in clear view of pupils who do not have it memorized
  • Purchase and crush dry ice before class 
  • The eighth lesson in a 10-part series

Pros

  • Contains a detailed science overview
  • Includes assessment criteria for both activities

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3

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