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Teaching tools > Pictures & facts > Overview: Comet 9P/Tempel 1 facts
Overview
of "Fast Facts: Comet 9P/Tempel 1"
Description:
Fast
Facts: Comet 9P/Tempel 1 lists in a table the comet's age, location,
average distance from the Sun, diameter, mass, orbital period around the
Sun, and other distinguishing facts. A picture of the comet
is included.
Format(s) available: Printer-friendly
web page
Grades: Adaptable, at teacher's discretion
How to use it in the classroom
Fast Facts: Comet 9P/Tempel 1 can be used alone to:
• Find information about comet 9P/Tempel 1.
Fast Facts: Comet 9P/Tempel 1 can be used in conjunction with other solar system themed tables to:
• Recognize and order large numbers. Students arrange the Sun, planets, comets, and asteroids from smallest to largest mass and/or diameter.
• Compare asteroids to comets. Have students construct a graphic organizer comparing the features of asteroids with those of comets.
See the Solar system section on "Teaching tools" page.
Teaching tools > Pictures & facts > Overview: Comet 9P/Tempel 1 facts