There are a lot of great resources for educators on asteroids and small solar system bodies on the Dawn site.

The Impact Cratering Lab exercises introduce a geologic process that has had major consequences for the geology of all solid bodies in the solar system and for the biology of Earth.  read more »

Help scientist do real science by helping to identify surface features on the Moon - craters and boulders. A fun way to get involved in real science using real data.

- Comet on a Stick activity - Grade level 3-5
- Children's Activities
- What is a Comet?
- Comet Sisters Story & Activity Extension
- Extreme Navigation - Grade level 5-8  read more »

Whip Up a Mouth-Watering Meteorite Activity
A recent meteorite discovery on Mars and an edible classroom activity provide a scrumptious  read more »

A set of lessons exploring ice in the Solar System:

Inquiry Icebreaker: An Ice Experience
1. Melting and Freezing
2. Ice has Structure
3. Ice is a Mineral
4. Ice Floats
5. Ice Flows  read more »

IYA Discovery Guides  read more »

pdfs available at: http://chandra.harvard.edu/edu/formal/index.html

* Introduction (PDF File - 729KB - 10 Pages)
o Acknowledgements
o About This Guide  read more »

Make a comet representing the ingredients in a real comet. It is an exciting and relatively simple demonstration to do that leaves quite an impression on students. (MESSENGER and NOAO)  read more »

Teaching with Story and Song

Grades K-7
Teach about comets blending myth, story, song and hands-on activities

Make a Comet and Eat It

Grades 2-10  read more »