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This Down2Earth: Making Impact Craters interactive also includes:
Is the sky falling? Learners use a simulator to modify the mass and velocity of asteroids and collect data on how they influence the diameter and depth of the impact crater. They use their results to draw conclusions and make predictions about possible craters.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have partners give each other specific parameters and have the other partner predict the results
Classroom Considerations
- Expects knowledge of Newton's laws of motion
- Requires individual use of Internet-enabled devices
Pros
- Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout
- Uses animation to simulate astronomical events
Cons
- None