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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Earth Science: Basic Impact Cratering

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A complete university-level course in the fundamental principles of impact craters. Includes lecture notes, readings, assignments, and sample student projects.
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Website
Virginia Tech

Virginia Polytechnic Institute: Greenhouse Dinosaur Extinction Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive page discusses the Asteroid Impact vs. Volcano-Greenhouse dinosaur extinction debate. It was written by paleontologist, professor, and scientist Dr. Dewey McLean.
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Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: This Dynamic Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
Research and explore past earthquake and volcanic activity on this interactive world map. User can manipulate which notable events and other map characteristics to view depending on the type of study being done.
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Lesson Plan
University of Hawai'i

Exploring Planets in the Classroom: Impact Craters

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Visit this site for a lesson plan on impact craters. Using this simple hands-on activity, students further develop their understanding of how impact craters are formed. A brief introduction about impact craters is given along with some...
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Website
Other

The Apollo Society: The Solar System

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a small set of images of solar system objects and a series of links to information about all solar system objects. Solar System Tours link to excellent image collections.
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Graphic
Planetary and Space Science Centre

Earth Impact Database: Kara Kul Crater

For Students 9th - 10th
View satellite images of the Kara-Kul Crater along with data such as its age, diameter, and exact location. The site links with a comprehensive database that allows you to compare impact craters found around the world.
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Graphic
Planetary and Space Science Centre

Earth Impact Database: Siljan Crater

For Students 9th - 10th
View satellite images of the Siljan Crater along with data such as its age, diameter, and exact location. The site links with a comprehensive database that allows you to compare impact craters found around the world.
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Handout
Other

Armagh Planetarium: Meteorites: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the origin and movement of meteorites and other space rocks.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: What Does Meteor Size Have to Do With Crater Size?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students investigate the size of crater that a meteor will make when it hits the Earth, and the various factors that affect the size. 'Meteors' take the form of different types and sizes of balls and objects.
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Graphic
Planetary and Space Science Centre

Earth Impact Database: Manicougan Crater

For Students 9th - 10th
View satellite images of the Manicougan Crater along with data such as its age, diameter, and exact location. The site links with a comprehensive database that allows you to compare impact craters found around the world.
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Graphic
Planetary and Space Science Centre

Earth Impact Database: Puchezh Katunki Crater

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has some basic data for the Puchezh-Katunki Crater. The data includes its size, age, and exact location along with a basic diagram of the crater.
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Graphic
Planetary and Space Science Centre

Earth Impact Database: Morokweng Crater

For Students 9th - 10th
View satellite images of the Morokweng Crater, along with data such as its age, diameter, and exact location.
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Graphic
Planetary and Space Science Centre

Earth Impact Database: Beaverhead Crater

For Students 9th - 10th
View satellite images of the Beaverhead Crater along with data such as its age, diameter, and exact location. This site links to a world map which contains locations and data for other impact craters.
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Graphic
Planetary and Space Science Centre

Earth Impact Database: Charlevoix Crater

For Students 9th - 10th
View satellite images of the Charlevoix Crater along with data such as its age, diameter, and exact location. The site links with a comprehensive database that allows you to compare impact craters found around the world.