AW: [meteorite-list] Elementary school presentation tips?

From: Walter Branch <branchw_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue Feb 14 13:55:45 2006
Message-ID: <010e01c63198$447f47e0$6a01a8c0_at_DrCollman>

Hi Eduardo,

Hey, that is a good way to begin the discussion. I will have to remember
that for next time. Very nice, with the drama and all. A little Steven
Speilberg-like (but not Irwin Allen).

Good idea, tying it in to the demise of the dinosaurs.

-Walter
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Eduardo." <rockhoundm_at_abaconet.com.ar>
To: <Meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: AW: [meteorite-list] Elementary school presentation tips?


> I gave a lecture for my kids school (also at age 8).
> I started with a "nightime" story, a kid going to bed, then suddenly in
> the middle of the night a crash sound, breaking noises and when he turned
> the light off his room window and ceiling was broken (you have to put
> some suspense telling it). Then tell the story is true, it happened a
> couple of years ago in Park forest. Kids loved this starting and start go
> put a lot of attention (at least in the next minutes)
> Don't forget to mention mars and the moon meteorites (if you can show
> them theese meteorites much better).
> A video of Peekskill (or another fall) is a good idea.
> If you have a pallasite slice don't forget to bring it (in a membrane box
> it is safe). Girls love "gems from space".
> And of course, the theories of life caming from space with carbonaceous
> meteorites, and especially the mass death of the dinosaurs are highlights
> that can't be missed.
> At that age kids love to discover things, so they will like anything new.
> good luck
> Eduardo
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Mouat <dmouat_at_dri.edu>
> To: Martin Altmann <altmann_at_meteorite-martin.de>
> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 09:46:01 -0800
> Subject: Re: AW: [meteorite-list] Elementary school presentation tips?
>
> > Dear Gary and fellow Listees
> >
> > There has been a lot said about the topic of presenting to young kids.
> > Humor,
> > imagination, enthusiasm, the right level (not over their heads but not
> > under
> > either), good speaking skills (if you're concerned about this part,
> > write notes
> > and practice with someone). Martin's suggestion of giving them little
> > specimens
> > is a good one. Years ago, I offered to talk about comets and
> > meteorites/meteors
> > to a 4th grade class. A certain ex-dealer sold me about 25 small
> > Gibeons for a
> > really good price. I put them in little glass jars (10 or 20 ml),
> > handed them
> > out. I brought some large irons with a window polished and etched, a
> > large
> > chondrite, a large slice of Albin. The 4th grade class went nuts,
> > however, when
> > I "made" the comet (dry ice, water, syrup, "dirt"). Placed the pyrex
> > jar in
> > front of a fan, made sure the kids were more or less behind the
> > "comet", poured
> > warm water into the mixture.
> >
> > Have a good time with this!!
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > Martin Altmann wrote:
> >
> > > 5. Take little samples with you (small Gaos, Canyon Diablos,
> > Henburies) and
> > > distribute them as little presents, for them exitedly showing them to
> > their
> > > parents and friends.
> > >
> > > Buckleboo!
> > > Martin
> > >
> > > -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht-----
> > > Von: meteorite-list-bounces_at_meteoritecentral.com
> > > [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces_at_meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von
> > Larry
> > > Lebofsky
> > > Gesendet: Dienstag, 14. Februar 2006 16:43
> > > An: gary_at_webbers.com
> > > Cc: Meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com
> > > Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] Elementary school presentation tips?
> > >
> > > Gary:
> > >
> > > I have been doing this with kids from elementary school up through
> > college
> > > for
> > > some time.
> > >
> > > Everyone does this differently since we all have different
> > backgrounds and
> > > expertise. Don't be afraid to say that you do not know the answer.
> > This is
> > > better than giving them bad information. I am an asteroid scientist
> > so I
> > > know a
> > > lot (but not everything) about asteroids and a lot less about
> > meteorites.
> > > That
> > > is a part of why we do what we do: to learn more.
> > >
> > > 1. Keep it fairly simple (but be prepared for some good questions).
> > You
> > > might
> > > start out by asking them simple questions about what is in the Solar
> > System.
> > >
> > > Good chance to feel them out. At this age they may know about Cassini
> > and
> > > other
> > > recent missions or they might not know there are nine (or 10)
> > planets.
> > >
> > > 2. Make connections: show pictures of asteroids and meteors. Explain
> > > asteroid,
> > > meteoroid, meteor, meteorite.
> > >
> > > 3. LET THEM HOLD THE STUFF (if not too fragile or valuable). If you
> > have an
> > > iron (best because it is different), hand it around with an
> > equal-sized
> > > meteorwrong. It makes a point. Most other meteorites "look like
> > rocks" so it
> > > is
> > > difficult for young kids to relate to these coming from space.
> > >
> > > 4. Have fun, get excited: you may get a few converts to science (or
> > at least
> > > an
> > > interest in meteorites).
> > >
> > > Hope this helps.
> > >
> > > Larry
> > >
> > > Quoting "Gary K. Foote" <gary_at_webbers.com>:
> > >
> > > > Hi Everyone,
> > > >
> > > > Ron Wesel has been gracious to offer some samples of NWS to me for
> > a
> > > couple
> > > > of class
> > > > presentations I will make on meteorites this coming month. I've
> > been
> > > reading
> > > > all the
> > > > books and think I know it all now [HA!]
> > > >
> > > > Ron and a few others had some good advice [thanks everyone], but I
> > wonder
> > > if
> > > > anyone else
> > > > can offer me some tips on making a good, lasting impression on 8
> > year
> > > olds.
> > > >
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