Outer Planets Teaching Resources :: 265

BBC

Bbc Newsround: Is There Life on Mars?

For Students 3rd - 8th

This site provides several reports on NASA's discovery of water on Mars.

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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Nasa Confirms Presence of Liquid Water on Mars

For Students 5th - 8th

Read about the fascinating discovery of liquid water on Mars. Includes video.

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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Earthlings Beam 90,000 Friendly Messages to Mars

For Students 3rd - 8th

Article reports on recent mission by a private space company to beam messages to Mars from Earth. Includes video.

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NASA

Nasa: Mars and Earth: Science Learning Activities for Afterschool

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st

This set of activities teaches learners about the big picture of science using Mars as an example: how to collect data, use evidence, and look at models.

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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Space Sciences: Introduction to the Mars Science Laboratory

For Students 9th - 10th

Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing Mars straight to your fingertips. Discover what scientific discoveries are occurring in the rest of the universe with this interactive tutorial.

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California Institute of Technology

Cal Tech: Stories From Space: What's in Space?

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Through this story you will be introduced to outer space: stars, the Milky Way, planets, the Solar System, the Sun, clouds of dust and gas, galaxies.

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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Activity: Is There Really Life on Mars?

For Teachers 9th - 10th

This Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) activity explores the controversy over whether or not there is life on Mars. Part of the Mysteries of Deep Space Program that originally aired in April 1997, the activity includes instructional...

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Space Telescope Science Institute

Space Telescope Science Institute: Amazing Space

For Students 9th - 10th

Amazing Space promotes the "science and majestic beauty of the universe for use in the classroom." Here you can find learning activities, lesson plans, teaching guides, and helpful tips for students eager to learn about space and space...

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Read Works

Read Works: A New World!

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage describes the exoplanet named Gliese 581c in the solar system. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...

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