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__Activity 2__

= COMETS & ASTEROIDS (Moon continued...) =

1. Your first mission is to use this link to discover the difference between comets and asteroids, using the information depicted write a short definition for each. link: []

Type and save your definitions on this word file:



2. Your next task is to individually or in pairs read the passage on the moon and answers the questions in full sentences into the word file. You must type your name or names (if in partners at the top of the document) don't forget to save your work for marking! You must copy and paste the comprehension page into a word document and then after finishing make it aesthetically pleasing. Name _____________________Date _________________
 * // The Moon //**


 * Directions: ** Read the article below about the moon. Refer to the article to answer the questions which follow.

The moon is made of rock and dust. The moon has no air, no water, and no life. The surface of the moon has depressions called craters. The moon is the earth’s nearest neighbor. It is only about 238,900 miles (384,000 km) away.

The moon does not make its own light. It reflects the sun’s light. The moon goes around the Earth. It takes about one month for the moon to go all the way around the earth one time.

The moon appears to look different at different times of the month, but it never really changes. The different shapes that we see are called the phases of the moon. We see the different amounts of the sun’s light that are being reflected on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin were the first people to walk on the moon. They walked on the moon on July 20, 1969.


 * // 1. How is the moon different from Earth? //**


 * // 2. Where does the moon get its light? //**


 * // 3. What do we call the moon’s different shapes? //**


 * // 4. Who were the first people to walk on the moon? //**

3. You now have the opportunity to independently (if you are working in pairs you must share your turns!) work through the NASA-Kids interactive solar system memory game. Just follow this link and start having fun! http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/games/levelfive/KC_Solar_System.html

4. Next you will have the opportunity to design your own comet! Before Friday you will all be able to collect craft resources from the art room including: -Feathers -String/ribbon -Tinsel -Glitter

However you will need to provide the foil/aluminium wrap from home. Then individually you can follow the youtube video link during the weekend which will show you how to create your comet. Ask your parents or guardians to supervise you during your creative task and don't forget to follow each step carefully. Bring in your completed comet for a class presentation and game on monday! There will be special awards and prizes given out to the most creative comets :D

YouTube Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqFb19whY08