Delivery
On campus
When
Term 1 to 4
Cohort
Years 9 - 12
Where
Sandy Bay campus
Capacity
30 students
About the program
Meteorites are space rocks that fall to Earth’s surface, they are made up of the same elements that all Earth materials are made of, but they may contain minerals that are not found on Earth. Millions of meteoroids travel through the Earth’s atmosphere each day, so it is not a bad idea to learn a bit about them!
Dr. Francisco Testa's most recent article on The Conversation about meteorites provides a more in-depth discussion on the topic:
This activity involves a dynamic presentation introducing how the universe and solar system formed, what meteorites are, how to identify them, and their importance for Earth and planetary sciences. The presentation will include some practical parts but mainly encourages students to talk and discuss.
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Links to the Australian Curriculum
Creative and critical thinking
General capability
Sustainability
Cross-curriculum priority