Rocks in space

• Physics
• Secondary Education
• Age 12,13

26 April 2023

6.6 Rocks in space

Content objectives

• I can describe what is meant by the term asteroid.
• I can recall where most asteroids in the Solar System are formed.
• I can explain how asteroids formed.
• I can describe that some asteroids pass close by Earth and can, from time to time, impact Earth.

What I know:

Make a list of different types of objects in the solar system.

Longest list = + 3 merit points

Make a list of different types of objects in the solar system.

What do you think this is?

_______ are made from rocks that orbit the Sun.

1. planet
2. star
3. asteroids
4. meteors

Name the smallest asteroid.

Give one thing that would happen to the Earth in an asteroid impact.

Do you think an asteroid impact is possible in the future?

YES

NO

MAYBE

Reasons why asteroids impact Earth

• The Earth exerts a strong force of gravity on passing objects such as asteroids.
• Many asteroids have orbits that pass relatively close to Earth.

State one lesson that you've learned today.