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Topic:
Modeling Solar System Objects
Grade Level: K-4, 5-8, 9-12
Body:
Comets
Mission:
Deep Impact (Comets)
Science Education Standards: Science and Technology: Propose Designs and Choose Between Alternative Solutions
Content Standard D: Earth and Space Science:
Grades 5-6: Earth in the Solar System
- The Earth is the third planet from the sun in a system that includes the Moon, the sun, seven other planets and their moons, and smaller objects, such as asteroids and comets. The sun, an average star, is the central and largest body in the solar system.
Grades 9-12: The Origin and Evolution of the Earth System
- The sun, the Earth, and the rest of the solar system formed from a nebular cloud of dust and gas 4.6 billion years ago. The early Earth was very different from the planet we live on today.
Short Description: This is a complete unit containing many activities to understand comets and their structure. This resource has activities for all age levels. See National Science Education Standards Alignment for alignment of activities to grades and standards.
Source: Deep Impact
