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Educators
Grade Levels
Grades 9-12
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Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry
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Lesson Plans / Activities
In 2006, scientists identified 12 flashes of light on the moon that were probably meteorite impacts. They estimated that these meteorites were probably about the size of a grapefruit. How long would lunar colonists have to wait before seeing such a flash within their horizon? Students use an area and probability calculation to discover the average waiting time. A one-page teacher guide accompanies the one-page assignment.
Problem 18, Lunar Meteorite Impact Risk [119KB PDF file]
This mathematics problem is part of Space Math III.