150 The History of the Earth: Supplemental Guide 8A | Dinosaurs
Meteorite
Show image 8A-11: Recovered meteorite- Today you will hear that the dinosaur extinction might have
been caused by a giant meteorite from outer space. [Point to
the meteorite.] - Say meteorite with me three times.
- A meteorite is a meteor, or a piece of space rock, that falls
from space to the earth’s surface. - Karina saw a piece of meteorite when she visited the natural
history museum.
Show image 8A-10 - Do you remember hearing about meteors in the Astronomy
domain? Tell your partner what you know about meteors.
(They are not stars; they fl y around in space; they burn up
when they enter Earth’s atmosphere; they look like shooting
stars.)
Purpose for Listening
Tell students to listen carefully to learn more about dinosaurs.