Asteroid Day - 30th June

On 30th June in 1908 the largest asteroid in recorded history smashed into Earth in Siberia. This date is now used as an opportunity to highlight the risks of asteroids to equipment in space and the Earth; and their positive effects such as their role in the formation of the solar system and asteroid impact sites providing precious metals.

This selection of activities cover all ages and look at how to survive on Earth after an asteroid impact as well as investigations into how speed affects crater size. For older students looking to save Earth from an asteroid impact the 'Our earth under threat' activity guides students through the necessary calculations to deflect an asteroid.