Make a Comet on a Stick

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In this activity, learners craft their own model of a comet on a stick to make it fly around the room. Using different color ribbons, tin foil, and other low cost materials, learners will create the coma, nucleolus, gas tail, and dust tail components of their comet. This activity includes step-by-step instructions with pictures, a diagram showing components of a comet, and a section with background information about comets.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 11
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Chopsticks or a popsicle stick
  • Metallic ribbon
  • Scissors
  • Tin foil

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Astronomy
    • Solar System
      • Asteroids and Comets

Informal Categories

  • Arts and Crafts

Other

Components that are part of this resource:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Rights:

  • Public domain, ,

Funding Source:

  • NASA