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Edible meteorites
In this lesson, students will learn about the properties of the different types of meteorites. They will then use this knowledge to make their own edible analogue of a chondrite meteorite to test their understanding. This lesson can be used as a general introduction to meteorites prior to obtaining the loan box.
Curriculum links:
- Observing objects, using simple equipment making accurate measurements using standard units using a range of equipment.
- Classification.
- Meteorite properties and origin.
- Creating a model of a scientific object.
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