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DIY Space: How to Make a Crater

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How can cake ingredients be whipped into a moon-like crater? A scientist from NASA demonstrates how to construct craters out of household items. Part of the “DIY Space Classroom Activities” series.

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Runtime: 2 minutes 42 seconds

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DIY Space Classroom Activities
Episode 1
2 minutes 42 seconds
Grade Level: 8 - 12
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DIY Space Classroom Activities
Episode 2
6 minutes 49 seconds
Grade Level: 8 - 12
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DIY Space Classroom Activities
Episode 3
4 minutes 38 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
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DIY Space Classroom Activities
Episode 4
3 minutes 35 seconds
Grade Level: 8 - 12
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DIY Space Classroom Activities
Episode 5
2 minutes 31 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 7
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DIY Space Classroom Activities
Episode 6
3 minutes 49 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12

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    Abigail H. (Colorado Springs, CO)
    January 18th, 2021 at 12:15 PM

    Great content!

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    Lindsey D. (Pittsburgh, PA)
    November 18th, 2020 at 04:03 PM

    I conducted the actual experiment with my students in the classroom. It was amazing to have this resource on hand to empower me to bring this information to the next level!