Tracking Asteroids With NASA

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Join us for the next Teaching Space Live Stream on June 9 

	Did you know that NASA tracks and studies asteroids and comets? Join us online in June to hear how and why we keep a close watch on these near-Earth objects and what they can teach us about the evolution of our solar system. Plus, we'll answer your questions and share educational resources you can use to bring this exciting NASA science to students.

	June Events for Educators

				Live Stream WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 AT 3 PM PDT (6 PM EDT) Teaching Space With NASA – Tracking Asteroids In this educational live stream, NASA experts will discuss how we track and study comets and asteroids. Plus, we'll answer your questions. All audiences are welcome. Watch Online Register for the Q&A Explore related resources

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	Educator Guides & Resources

				Teachable Moments How NASA Studies and Tracks Asteroids Near and Far Here’s how NASA uses math and science to track the movements of asteroids and find out what they’re made of – and students can, too.

	Modeling an Asteroid Lead a discussion about asteroids and their physical properties, then have students mold their own asteroids out of clay. Science | Grades 3-5 | 30-60 mins			Math Rocks: A Lesson in Asteroid Dynamics Students use math to investigate a real-life asteroid impact. Math | Grades 8-12 | 30-60 mins

	Create a Comet With Dry Ice Build an icy model of a comet out of dry ice -- complete with shooting jets! -- as a demonstration for students. Science | Grades 2-5 | Less than 30 mins			Comet on a Stick Students build their own comet models using craft materials. Math | Grades 2-8 | 30-60 mins

	Student Activities

	What's That Space Rock? Find out how to tell the difference between asteroids, comets, meteors, meteorites and other bodies in our solar system. Science | Grades 5-12			How Does NASA Spot a Near-Earth Asteroid? Watch this one-minute video to find out how NASA spots and tracks asteroids that fly close to Earth. Science | Grades K-12

	Make a Moon Crater Make craters like the ones you can see on the Moon using simple baking ingredients! Science | Grades 2-8			The Solar System's Formation Find out how our solar system formed and how it came to be the busy place it is today. Science | Grades 3-8

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