Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors

Grade 6Science45 min

Learning Objective

I can describe the differences between asteroids, comets, and meteors in terms of their composition and location.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

COMET, METEOR OR ASTEROID - The REAL difference.

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the typical composition of an asteroid and its general location in the solar system. Describe the typical composition of a comet and its general location in the solar system.

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