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Regolith Formation
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Audience: EducatorsGrades: 4-12
Regolith is loose, unconsolidated rock, mineral and glass fragments in the soil. In this activity, students use everyday objects to learn that regolith on Earth is a product of weather, but on the moon it is a product of meteorite impact.
Regolith Formation Lesson Plan [84KB PDF file]
This lesson plan is part of the Exploring the Moon Educator Guide.