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University of Arizona

Nasa: The History of Mars Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the time line from 1960 to the 2000s about Mars Missions. Choose from news, explorations, blogs, gallery, and missions to learn more about Mars exploration.
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Unit Plan
NASA

Nasa: 21th Century Explorer: Why Do We Want to Study and Travel to Mars?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article answers some of the most common questions about Mars: Why is it red? Is there water on Mars? What else have scientists discovered from spacecraft that have landed there? Also, visitors can follow links to learn more about...
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Nasa Tests Out New Robot for Mars

For Students 1st - 5th
Brief article and video report on a humanoid robot NASA is testing for a mission to Mars.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Mission to Mars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The Mission to Mars curricular unit introduces students to Mars-the Red Planet. Students discover why scientists are so interested in studying this mysterious planet. Many interesting facts about Mars are revealed, and the history of...
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: Probes to Mars (Level 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a description of the different probes to pass by and land on Mars. Glossary, graphics, and printable version are also included.
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European Space Agency

European Space Agency: Aurora Exploration Programme: Exo Mars

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent account of the first mission to be looked at by the European Space Agency. They are trying to look at the biological aspects of Mars in order to prepare for future missions to the red planet. The resource is...
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Bibliography on Martian Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA provides a selected Annotated Bibliography on Martian Exploration presents classical Mars reading material from Percival Lowell and Alfred Russel Wallace from the turn of the last century, Werner von Braun and Willy...
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NASA

Nasa: Deep Space 2

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA providese an interactive site for kids to learn about the Deep Space 2 mission.
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NASA

Nasa: Mars Exploration: Fun Zone!

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is filled with information on NASA's Mars Exploration Program. Use this informative site in Spanish or English. Play games while learning about Mars.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Welcome to Mars: Classroom Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about the scientists and engineers involved with the Mars rover mission. Interview people about their careers and explore different career options.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Phobos Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the failed Russian missions to Mars. Though both failed to complete their missions, much was learned about the solar system and new technology.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Journey to Mars: Out of Thin Air

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discuss facts about Mars and investigate scientists' efforts to create fuel from materials found in space. Perform a simplified method of aqueous electrolysis to split water into its two chemical elements using electric current from a...
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Bill Nye Answers: How Does the Mars Rover Prevent Contaminating Samples?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how the Mars Rover prevents germs from going to and coming from Mars in this video tutorial.