Asteroid Ida

Exploring the Solar System

Reports from a Workshop Presented by NASA for Girl Scouts of the USA
April 19-23, 2002

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Purpose:

To observe fluidized crater formation and to identify the distinctive features of impact craters.

Brief Description:

Mix up some clean mud. Take a spoonful of the mud and throw into the dishpan creating a crater.

Where you can find complete description:

CD: Mars Education Program, "Mars Activities, Teacher Resources and Classroom Activities"

http://msip.asu.edu/pages/php/curr/curr.php

 



Note: This is a very messy activity best done outdoors.