Earth Impact
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- Author:
- Brian Kay, Janet Yowell, Karen King
- Subject:
- Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
- Institution:
- University of Colorado at Boulder
- Collection:
- TeachEngineering
- Level:
- Middle School, High School
- Grades:
- Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
- Abstract:
This activity poses the question: What would happen if a meteor or comet impacted Earth? Students simulate an impact in a container of sand using various-sized rocks, all while measuring, recording and graphing their results and conclusions. Then students brainstorm ways to prevent an object like this from hitting the Earth.
- Language:
- English
- Material Type:
- Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans
- Media Format:
- Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML
- Conditions of Use:
- Noncommercial Educational Use Permitted
- Copyright Holder:
- College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder