Contributor Amazing Space

Update
10-01-2013
Content Type
Reader
Grade Level
Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade
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PDF
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“Returning Comet Holmes Dazzles Sky Watchers” is a news article about Comet Holmes, a short-period comet that was visible in 2007 and orbits the sun every seven years. The article gives students an overview of the comet’s characteristics and explains why the 2007 sighting was slightly unusual. An accompanying educator’s guide includes discussion questions and answers as well as definitions for key terms.