What are impact craters?
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There are 2 parts to this activity which should both be carried out prior to the Deep Impact mission. The aim of this activity is to learn about the specific features of craters.
Objectives
Students will:
- Identify features produced by the cratering process
- Create a model crater in the classroom
Resources required
- Images of craters on the Moon
- Labelled image of a crater on the Moon
- Plasticene or moulding clay
