Finda a Meteorite
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- NASA
- Collection:
- NASA
- Grade Level:
- Primary
- Abstract:
The Find a Meteorite Webbased activity introduces the importance of meteorites to understanding the Solar System’s origins and provides training in identifying characteristics of meteorites. “Finding meteorites is quite difficult because most meteorites look like Earth rocks to the casual or untrained eye. Even to the trained eye, recognizing meteorites can be difficult”
(NASA, 1997).While the Find a Meteorite Web activity offers several learning experiences suitable for classroom and informal settings, this leader guide focuses on a two-part activity that can engage learners (ages 10 to 16) in museums, science centers, and other informal learning environments. The “Engage” part, Meteorite or Asteroid?, features a slide show that provides learners with a brief introduction to asteroids, meteorites, and the connection between the two. The “Experiment” part, Meteorite or Meteor-Wrong?, is a virtual experiment in which learners become familiar with the techniques scientists use in meteorite identification. The optional “Extend” is a hands-on extension that contains its own guide, while the “Explore Asteroids” and “Explore Meteorites” contain additional background information.
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Activities and Labs, Curriculum Standards
- Media Format:
- Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
- Conditions of Use:
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Public Domain
NASA still images; audio files; video; and computer files used in the rendition of 3-dimensional models, such as texture maps and polygon data in any format, generally are not copyrighted. You may use NASA imagery, video, audio, and data files used for the rendition of 3-dimensional models for educational or informational purposes, including photo collections, textbooks, public exhibits, computer graphical simulations, and Internet Web pages. This general permission extends to personal Web pages.
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