How do scientists know the difference between a meteorite from space and a regular rock from the earth? Scholars read a passage and answer comprehension questions about the creation of the solar system. They extrapolate the main ideas to...

One important skill in analyzing scientific evidence is identifying facts versus opinions. Scholars identify pieces of evidence from the film The Day the Mesozoic Died and then discuss this evidence in small groups at the end of each act...

Who knew Snickers® could be used to teach science? Give your budding earth scientists a chance to explore the Law of Superposition, in addition to a well-earned snack.

As an online exhibit on meteorites, this site discusses the primary types of meteorites including iron meteorites, stony-iron meteorites, and stony meteorites.

As an online exhibit on meteorites, this site provides information on both collecting and identifying meteorites. Topics covered include falls and finds, hot desert meteorites, Antarctic meteorites, and more.

Brief article examines what meteorites are, the different types, and where they came from.

Have you ever heard that the moon is made of cheese? Even though the craters on the surface of the moon resemble holes in Swiss cheese, we know that this common myth is not true. Find out how craters are formed and why they are different...