Read the Fine Print
Educational Use
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the planet Mars. This lesson will begin by discussing the location and size of Mars relative to Earth, as well as introduce many interesting facts about this red planet. Next, the history of Martian exploration is reviewed and students discover why scientists are so interested in studying this mysterious planet. The lesson concludes with students learning about future plans to visit Mars.
- Subject:
- Astronomy
- Engineering and Information Technologies
- Physical Science
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- TeachEngineering
- Provider Set:
- TeachEngineering
- Author:
- Chris Yakacki
- Daria Kotys-Schwartz
- Geoffrey Hill
- Janet Yowell
- Malinda Schaefer Zarske
- Date Added:
- 09/18/2014