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Exploring the Planets: Mars
http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/ceps/etp/mars/MARSdata.html
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Information on this site about the planet Mars includes mean distance from Sun, length of year, rotation period, mean orbital velocity, inclination of axis, average temperature (day and night), diameter, inclination to ecliptic, and number of observed satellites. Other features of Mars discussed at this site include the two moons, seasons, volcanoes, canyons and plains, craters, water, and wind. The site offers extensive information and imagery in connection with the Viking Lander and Orbiter, as well as information about the operation of the Deep Space Network (DSN).
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Space science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2002 National Air and Space Museum
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-006-020
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Objects in the sky
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Sci. / tech. in local challenges
    • 5-8:
      • E - Science and technology:
        • Abilities of technological design
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Sci. / tech. in society
    • 9-12:
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Origin and evolution of the universe
      • E - Science and technology:
        • Understandings about science and technology
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Sci. / tech. in local, national, and global challenges
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Exploring the Planets Gallery'
http://www.nasm.si.edu/ceps/etp/etp.htm
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: National Air and Space Museum