EYES ON ASTEROIDS – SPACE EXPLORATION
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Track and explore asteroids in our solar system. Students learn about Near-Earth Objects (NEOs), asteroid composition, and planetary defense while navigating through asteroid fields virtually.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Identify and track asteroids
• Understand asteroid composition and origins
• Learn about planetary defense strategies
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Science 3.8.D – Identify celestial objects
• TX TEKS Science 6.11.B – Solar system components
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Space Science, Data Tracking, Scientific Inquiry, Astronomical Understanding
GRADE LEVELS: 6th-12th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Earth and Maps, Space, Interactive