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Using Triangulation to Locate Meteorites from Witnessed Falls Lesson PlanUsing Triangulation to Locate Meteorites from Witnessed Falls Lesson Plan
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Using Triangulation to Locate Meteorites from Witnessed Falls

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Students participate in a mock investigation in which they must interview and record data given by 3 people ("witnesses") in an effort to triangulate the location of a meteorite.

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meteorites, triangulation

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meteorite, triangulation, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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