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In this activity, learners build models of comets, using edible materials, to learn about comets' structure. Learners then use their senses to simulate a spectrometer to analyze "comets" from other teams. This lesson plan includes suggestions for large groups, tips for educators, student research data sheet, explanation, and extensions.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Over $20 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Sandwich size re-closable plastic bags
- Gallon size re-closable plastic bags
- Small cups for eating ice cream
- Plastic spoons
- Pairs of rubber kitchen gloves (or cloths or sweaters)
- Ice (or fresh snow)
- Chunky cookies in black or brown
- Crushed candies (like toffee or peppermint)
- Gummy bears
- Cococunt flakes
- Peanuts
- Whole milk (2% won't work)
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Evaporated milk
- Salt
- Can opener
- Something to use to crush cookies and other additives
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Solar System
- Asteroids and Comets
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Solar System
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
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Engineering
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Life Sciences
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Human Senses and Perception
- Touch
- Taste
- Smell
- Vision
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Human Senses and Perception
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Thermodynamics and Entropy
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Changes of Phase
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- smell
- taste
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Rountree-Brown, Maura ; Hammon, Art