Curated OER
Probing Below the Surface of Mars
Learners simulate the search for water in Mars using simple apparatus. For this space science lesson, students explain how soil temperature affects the cooling of probes. They graph the data collected from the simulation.
NASA
Nasa: Getting Dirty on Mars
This educator's guide provides students with the opportunity to simulate collecting, testing, and examining soil samples from Mars. Includes background information, lesson plans, and content standards.
PBS
Nova: Mars: Mars From Afar
View several different surface features of Mars as taken by the Mars Global Surveyor. Explanation of each of the geologic features accompanies each photograph.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Mars
A huge collection of pictures of Mars, including shots from spacecraft and landers. Extensive coverage of controversial features like the "face on Mars" with comparison photos from Viking and Mars Global Surveyor.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Destination Mars
This fascinating site from NPR describes the two missions launched on June 11, 2003 to explore Mars and collect evidence that may help scientists solve the many mysteries of Mars. The site contains vivid pictures and links to many...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Mars
Many facts about Mars are presented on this comprehensive site. Planet size, surface, length of day, orbit, atmosphere, moons, are a sampling of the many topics discussed on this site. You will also find an activity book, a quiz, a...
Other
Mars Exploration Rovers Special Update: Opportunity's Findings at Endeavour
Learn more about the Mars Exploration Rovers' missions by checking out this informative resource. If offers many pictures as well.
York University
Yes I Can! Science: Red Rover, Red Rover
The YES I Can! Science site based out of York University in Toronto is featuring the Mars rovers. The site has all the mission background information teachers need all in one place as well as several great student activities, (Build a...