Educator Resources: Ross Hall of Meteorites

Part of Hall of Meteorites.

This hall uses specimens to investigate the origins of meteorites, their journey through space and fall to Earth, and the wealth of information they contain.

It is laid out in a circle, with an overview in the Center and three areas on an outer ring: "Origins of the Solar System" (primitive, or pre-planetary meteorites), "Building Planets" (material from planetary bodies), and "Meteorite Impacts" (dynamics of the solar system). 

Educators Guide and Materials

Cover of Educator's Guide titled "Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites" featuring images of Hall of Meteorites, a crater, space, and close-up of cells.

Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites Educator's Guide

Get an advance look at the exhibition's major themes and what your class will encounter. This eight-page guide for K-12 educators includes a Map of the Exhibition, Essential Questions (important background content), Teaching in the Exhibition (self-guided explorations), Come Prepared Checklist, Correlation to Standards, and Glossary.

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Science & Literacy Activities

Meteorites: Science & Literacy Activity for Grades 3-5
Meteorites: Science & Literacy Activity for Grades 6-8
Meteorites: Science & Literacy Activity for Grades 9-12

Specimen Observation

Use this activity with any specimen in the Museum.