Meteor Showers

While commonly referred to as "shooting stars," meteors and meteor showers are, in fact, unrelated to stars. Instead, these streaks of light are the glow of interplanetary debris crashing into Earth's atmosphere. In this animated video adapted from NASA, learn about these "shooting stars" and the reasons behind annual meteor showers.

Resource ID#: 4541 Type: Video/Audio/Animation

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Direct Link: http://florida.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.eiu.meteorshower/meteor-showers/

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators , Students

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones

Keywords: Sun, earth, comet, asteroid, orbit, planet, meteor

Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation

Resource Collection: General Collection

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