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Minerals on Mars are not that different than those on Earth. Using mineralogy concepts and satellite images, individuals use color to highlight the different surface minerals on Mars when creating a model of the planet. They enhance their models with three-dimensional structures using glue and mineral powders.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Invite a local geologist to speak about different minerals and identification by color
- Assign different satellite views to different groups for variations in products
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to different mineral samples
Pros
- Provides adaptations for remote learning
- Includes a slide show presentation to enhance instruction of the background information if needed
Cons
- None