Curated OER
Deep Impact-Comet Flyby
In this comet and angles worksheet, students read about the Deep Impact spacecraft that flew by the comet Tempel-1. They use a given formula to find the angular diameter of the comet and solve 4 problems using the equation.
Curated OER
Make a Comet Model and Eat It!
Students create models of comets. They develop a comet model in a team and exchange samples with other teams. They use their senses to demonstrate the filters on a spectrometer and record their data. They discuss the contents of their...
NASA
Bumping Into a New Friend
On July 4, 2005 a probe collided with comet Tempel 1. This site is for younger children who would like to understand more about this comet or just comets in general. It's designed to look like a story book and is quite basic.
NASA
Nasa: Deep Impact Slideshow
This slideshow chronicles the mission to analyze Tempel 1. It begins with the launch on January 12 and ends with an artist's rendering of the anticipated result. Video and links are also included.