Meteorite Science Fair Projects & Experiments

Meteorite
Science Fair Projects and Experiments
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For Elementary, Middle and High School Students

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Elementary School - Grades 4-6

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Demonstrated what happens when a meteor hits the earth and becomes a meteorite S

Collect micrometeorites from indoor and outdoor sources R R

Meteorites, Meteors, Micrometeorite, Asteroids

Middle School - Grades 7-9

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Determine if it is possible to predict the size of a crater from the size and speed of the object (meteorite) that made it. R

Which method of collecting micrometeorites is more effective? R R R

Meteorites, Meteors, Micrometeorite, Asteroids

High School - Grades 10-12

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Simulation of terrestrial impact craters R

Investigating the Chemical Signatures of Meteorite Impacts R

Quantify the trace chemical changes induced by ultrahigh temperatures and pressure in granite samples due to meteoritic impact. R

Analysis of a Potential Meteoritic Impact Crater in the Sacramento Basin R

Meteorites, Meteors, Micrometeorite, Asteroids

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