Dinosaurs owe their destiny to an asteroid. What are the chances humans will meet the same fate? A fascinating video lesson considers the probability of an asteroid colliding with the earth while taking into account variations in different variables. 

Concepts

asteroids, meteors, comets, meteorites

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create posters depicting the world events related to asteroids, meteors, and comets
• Explore the impact earth simulator referenced in the video Impact Earth

Classroom Considerations

• Consider monitoring YouTube comments if making the video available for independent viewing
• An installment of a "It's Okay To Be Smart" video series
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Adds humor to create an interesting presentation
• Animations add clarity to the concepts

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7