Audience
Educators
Grade Levels
Grades K-4, Grades 5-8
Subject
Space Science, Solar System and Planets, Asteroids Comets Meteorites
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities
Introduce students to the physical characteristics of comets by using a tactile learning experience. Using only their hands, students reach into a series of boxes and feel the variety of materials and structures within. Each box contains an object that represents a quality of comets.
In this lesson, students:
- Use their senses to observe and describe comet characteristics modeled tactilely.
- Explain the relationship between their observations and the characteristics of a comet.
- Extend their understanding of comets through collaboration and discourse.
Instructions are included for using Comet Mystery Boxes in public events.
Comet Mystery Boxes Educator Pages [219KB PDF file]
Comet Mystery Boxes Classroom Worksheet [257KB PDF file]
Comet Mystery Boxes Sample Comet Pictures [752KB PDF file]
Directions for Making Comet Mystery Boxes [171KB PDF file]
Comet Mystery Boxes Public Worksheet [229KB PDF file]