Instructional Video

Life on Mars?

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A majorana particle is a fermion that is its own antiparticle. The video covers two discoveries in science. The first is the discovery of the majorana particle and thus, dark matter. The second is an additional analysis of data from Mars that might lead to the discovery of life.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pairs or groups create a presentation on future explorations of Mars
  • If scholars aren't familiar with chemosynthesis, explain it and see if they think this knowledge would alter the tests scientists perform to determine if life exists
Classroom Considerations
  • Remember to preview any comments that might show in your classroom when viewing the video, as they might not be appropriate
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Connects to the current interest in sending astronauts to Mars
  • Includes cross-curricular connections to math
Cons
  • None