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Argument-Driven Inquiry in Earth and Space Science: Lab Investigations for Grades 6–10 (Book Sample) Book Chapter
Asteroid Impact

The president has sent out a memo to engineers in the state of “Alabraska”—your help is needed to save the human population from an asteroid impact! This lesson plan is the first in a series of 8 developed at the Colorado School of Mines. In this introductory lesson, students are introduced to a storyline, have to define the problem, and have to use some geology, engineering and mathematical reaso ...

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Earth, Sun, and Moon: Earth's Seasons Science Objects have been retired and replaced with Interactive E-books
Earth, Sun, and Moon: Motion of the Moon Science Objects have been retired and replaced with Interactive E-books
External Resource: Distance to the Moon External Resource
External Resource: Phases of the Moon External Resource
External Resource: Space Based Astronomy: An educator guide with activities for science, mathematics, and technology External Resource
Living and Working in Space: Energy SciGuide
Moon Phase as a Context for Teaching Scale Factor Journal Article
Should We Continue Space Travel? A Technology-Supported Approach to Engaging Students Journal Article
Solar System: The Earth in Space Science Objects have been retired and replaced with Interactive E-books
The Solar System Interactive E-book
Universe: The Origin and Evolution of the Universe Science Objects have been retired and replaced with Interactive E-books