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Module 5: How and Why do astrobiologists study comets?

COMETS
Spectra Activity cart leads individuals or small groups through first hand experiences in comparing the emission spectra of several gasses, allowing participants to see that each gas produces a unique spectral pattern. The cart activity is appropriate for one-on-one and small group interactions.
http://www.pacsci.org/origins/downloads.html

Deep Space 1 Mission
http://nmp.jpl.nasa.gov/ds1

Deep Impact Mission, many hands-on K–12 activities, such as Make a Comet and Eat it!;
Deep Impact Comet on a Stick!; Exploring Comets and Modeling for Mission Success
http://deepimpact.jpl.nasa.gov/educ/index.html

Stardust Mission
http://stardust.jpl.nasa.gov/classroom

Rosetta Mission
http://sci.esa.int/science-e/www/area/index.cfm?fareaid=13

Oort Cloud Article:
http://www.cnn.com/books/dialogue/9805/levy.chat