Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Earth Science: Basic Impact Cratering
A complete university-level course in the fundamental principles of impact craters. Includes lecture notes, readings, assignments, and sample student projects.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute: Greenhouse Dinosaur Extinction Theory
This comprehensive page discusses the Asteroid Impact vs. Volcano-Greenhouse dinosaur extinction debate. It was written by paleontologist, professor, and scientist Dr. Dewey McLean.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: This Dynamic Planet
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.
University of Hawai'i
Exploring Planets in the Classroom: Impact Craters
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...
Other
The Apollo Society: The Solar System
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.
Planetary and Space Science Centre
Earth Impact Database: Kara Kul Crater
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.
Planetary and Space Science Centre
Earth Impact Database: Siljan Crater
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.
Other
Armagh Planetarium: Meteorites: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
Read about the origin and movement of meteorites and other space rocks.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: What Does Meteor Size Have to Do With Crater Size?
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.
Planetary and Space Science Centre
Earth Impact Database: Manicougan Crater
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.
Planetary and Space Science Centre
Earth Impact Database: Puchezh Katunki Crater
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.
Planetary and Space Science Centre
Earth Impact Database: Morokweng Crater
View satellite images of the Morokweng Crater, along with data such as its age, diameter, and exact location.
Planetary and Space Science Centre
Earth Impact Database: Beaverhead Crater
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.
Planetary and Space Science Centre
Earth Impact Database: Charlevoix Crater
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.