Meteorites May Have Sparked Life on Earth

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. Scientists have formulated and tested another theory to explain how life began on Earth: meteorites crashing into the surface of the ancient planet brought with them the elements of life's building blocks. The results of the scientists' simulations are promising.

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Direct Link: https://student.societyforscience.org/article/meteorites-may-have-sparked-life-earth

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10

Intended Audience: Educators

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: text complexity, informational text, meteorite, origin of life, meteor, organic molecule

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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