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In this activity, students make a simple features map and interpret the geologic history of a part of the surface of Mars.
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In
this
activity,
students
approach
studying
the
surface
of
Mars
in
the
same
way
as
photogeologists.
After
drawing
a
simple
features
map,
they
will
have
the
tools
to
state
the
general
geologic
history
of
a
part
of
Mars'
surface.
They
focus
on
the
evidence
showing
river
channels
that
once
flowed
and
caused
erosion.
The
evidence
for
water
and
volcanoes
on
Mars
points
to
possible
environments
where
life
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This
section
of
the
Windows
to
the
Universe
web
site
provides
information
and
images
about
Mars
including
detailed
information
about
this
planet,
space
science,
Martian
atmosphere,
Martian
weather,
planetary
geology,
space
missions,
myths,
surface
topography,
moons,
rings,
and
craters.
Windows
to
the
Universe
is
a
user-friendly
learning
system
pertaining
to
the
Earth
and
Space
sciences.
The
objective
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This activity uses an image of landslides and craters at the wall of Valles Marineris on Mars to teach students how the notion of superposition can help to determine the sequence of events in a planet's geologic history.
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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
...
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This series of 15 black and white, printable images depicts major surface features of Mars including volcanoes, craters, and Pathfinder landing sites. The images are integrated into a series of classroom activities that address the question of whether water exists on Mars.
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This interactive activity lets you search for features on Mars and Earth, including polar ice caps, large impact craters and canyons, and the highest volcano.
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This
National
Aeronautics
and
Space
Administration
(NASA)
site
contains
links
to
teacher
resources
and
classroom
activities
relating
to
the
exploration
of
Mars.
Topics
covered
in
these
lessons
include
craters,
water
on
Mars,
Mars
Global
Surveyor,
Mars
Pathfinder,
solar
system
distances,
the
Martian
calendar,
possibilities
of
life
on
Mars,
and
exploration
of
this
planet.
There
is
also
a
Mars
activity
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This series of 17 black and white, printable images depicts major surface features of Mars including craters, volcanoes, canyons and Pathfinder landing sites. Guiding questions are paired with each for students to consider. The images are integrated into a series of classroom activities on the exploration of Mars.
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What Can Craters Tell Us About a Planet? -
http:/
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Getting Started in Mars Exploration -
http:/
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This
activity
teaches
students
how
to
determine
the
factors
affecting
the
appearance
of
impact
craters
and
ejecta.
The
Teacher
Page
contains
background
information
on
crater
formation,
definitions
of
crater
terminology,
activity
preparation
and
in
class
instructions
(materials
and
experiment
procedures
are
on
the
Student
Page
of
this
activity),
links
to
the
Data
Chart
and
Graph
required
for
the
experiment,
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