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This Marsbound! Mission to the Red Planet unit plan also includes:
It's time to go to Mars. Using the provided cards and mat, groups design a mission to Mars. The cards contain information about the different components of the launch and warn about a few mishaps that might occur along the way.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Research previous Mars missions
Classroom Considerations
- Print the cards and design mat
- If unable to print in color, color the cards to match the colors of the borders
Pros
- Includes different standards connections for grade bands 3-5, MS, and HS
- Provides suggestions for differentiated lesson plans
Cons
- None