Summary
Dr. Binocs explains what comets are made of and why they grow a glowing tail near the sun. A fun space hook.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- What is a comet made of?
- Why does a comet grow a tail near the sun?
- How is a comet different from a planet?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: comet, ice, tail, orbit.
Try it: Draw a comet and label its tail and the direction of the sun.