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The Planets in our Solar System

For Students 5th
In this solar system worksheet, students will write in the nine planets that are found orbiting around our sun in our solar system.
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Mars

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen as the teacher reads a copy of the WEEKLY READER that talks about Mars and ask questions accordingly. They again listen as a section about Earth is read from the magazine. Now, the class orally compare and contrast...
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Geologic Features of Mars

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine images of Mars' surface features to identify landforms and the geological processes that created them. Students listen to information about Mars presented by the teacher, then analyze labeled pictures of Mars' landforms...
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Destination Mars!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders view Mysteries of Earth & Mars Video on DVD and record thoughts in their online journal. They record data in a spreadsheet about each planet then form a theory of the best time to launch a space craft from Earth to land...
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Is There Really Life on Mars?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the work of scientists and determine how they test their theories.
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Mars Calendar Project

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students design a calendar that displays time on Mars. They explore the differences between time on Earth and time on Mars while making the calendar.
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Where Next?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students read an article explaining NASA's possible Mars landing sites. They use the Internet to research Mars and the Module. They are able to submit their own proposals for a landing site after researching the planet.
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Pathway to Mars

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research the planet Mars using online and offline resources. They compile their information and write a short essay/story/report and post it online.
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Reading the Shapes of Volcanoes on Earth and Mars

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students compare and contrast the volcanoes of Earth and Mars, and examine specific volcanoes on Mars. They model the processes that create cone and shield volcanoes, and measure the slope angles of cone and shield volcanoes.
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Wish You Were Here - Research Conditions on Mars

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research conditions on Mars, then create a travel brochure or presentation to attract tourists. They work in cooperative groups. Each member is assigned a different role and contribute specific information to the group's brochure.
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Man From Mars

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars develop an awareness of and practice the mobility needed to run around with and from other Students.