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This page contains activities for the whole family.
 
TAILS OF WONDERS! >

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   Help the Stardust spacecraft capture comet dust and bring it back to Earth! Test your comet IQ in this interactive quiz and help Stardust capture samples from Comet Wild 2. Each time you answer a question correctly, Stardust will move closer to the comet.
 
CAPTAIN COMET >


STARDUST has created several activities for kids of all ages.
 
AEROGELLO (PDF) >


Using gelatin and metal pellets, simulate the technique used by STARDUST for collecting comet and interstellar dust particles with aerogel, a silica dioxide gel with the lowest density solid known.

 
BUILD YOUR OWN COMET (PFD) >


Construct a comet of dry ice and dirt and use it to understand the basics of comet behavior.

 
COMET ON A STICK (PFD) >


Using a model, consider the influence of the Sun on comets, then examine the strengths and weaknesses of this model.

 
MAKE A COMET MODEL AND EAT IT (PDF) >


Learn that comets are cold and contain space debris.

 
MORE ACTIVITIES >


Check here for more activities.
 
PARENTS PAGE >


The Parents Page provides activities for the whole family to enjoy together.

 

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