Description: A small-scale model showing what a comet looks like and how it moves through space.
Objective
To learn about comets and how their tails form.
Materials
- Ice, sand, and small stones
- Bowl
- Flashlight
Procedure
1. Mix ice, sand, and stones to form a small comet.
2. Shine the light to simulate the Sun.
Conclusion
Comets are icy bodies that release gas and dust when they get close to the Sun.