Monday, February 18, 2013

Air Attack, Apocalypse, Asteroid?


Objective: To stay in tune with current events of the world around us

Directions (Part1): watch the video segments below

Deafening boom as meteorite explodes over Russia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_835073&feature=iv&src_vid=KOPjfrkLslI&v=t9Vw7Be4Qt4



Directions (Part 2):
After watching the videos on the meteor that hit Russia answer the questions below in a GoogleDoc.  you need to title the document in the correct place, write the question and then answer the question beneath. you may look up information and put it in your own words on your assignment   you MUST include the website where you obtained your information. you may not use Wikipedia as a source on this. I want you to go further.


  1. what would be your first reaction after seeing a bright light like that crossing the sky?
  2. What would be your reaction after finding out that it was a meteor from outer space that had entered your atmosphere?
  3. where was the meteor most visible?
  4. where did it create the crater of impact?
  5. How large is the crater that was created?
  6. How many people were injured by the impact of the meteor?
  7. What is a meteor?
  8. What is a meteor made of?
  9. What is the difference between a meteor, an asteroid, and a comet?
  10. What happened to the meteor in 1908?
  11. When do scientist say that another asteroid/meteorite will come near/hit earth?
  12. Why is it important to stay current on events that happen around the world?