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Unit Plan
McGraw Hill

Glencoe Technology Education: Mission to Mars Web Quest

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebQuest lets you explore Mars through the missions sent there over the years. You can evaluate what you think about the benefits of space exploration.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Looking for Life on Mars and Beyond

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some of the characteristics of Mars. These characteristics lead some people to believe that life forms may be found on the fourth planet from the Sun.
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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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Unit Plan
Other

Mars Quest Online: The Red Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
Collect facts, engage in simulations, and explore Mars with the tools provided.
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Handout
PBS

Nova: Mars: Mars From Afar

For Students 9th - 10th
View several different surface features of Mars as taken by the Mars Global Surveyor. Explanation of each of the geologic features accompanies each photograph.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: A Closer Look at Mars

For Students 3rd - 8th
If you look up at the sky on a clear night, you may see a red dot among the stars. This dot is Mars, named in ancient times after the Roman god of war. Although no one has ever visited this red planet, we know a lot about it. This site...
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Curiosity Mars Rover to Try and 'Jump' Sand Dune

For Students 1st - 5th
Article describes how the Curiosity rover on Mars will soon attempt to drive over a sand dune, which may be risky for the vehicle.
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Unit Plan
NASA

Nasa: 21rd Century Explorer: Why Return to the Moon Before Going to Mars?

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article elaborates on why it's important to have more space missions to the moon before sending a manned space mission to Mars. Follow links to learn more about NASA's other space missions.
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Website
Other

Mars, Incorporated

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of the Mars company. They make products in 5 major product groups: pet care, snack foods, main meal, electronics, and drinks. Find out the history of this huge company, job opportunities, and links to all their websites.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Ology: Astronomy: Are You Cut Out for Mars?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Do you have what it takes to go on a space mission to the Red Planet? Think you can handle it? Take this quiz to find out!
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Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: A Small Step to the Moon, a Giant Leap to Mars

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the article or listen to the story of remembrances of the Apollo program, especially Apollo 11. Explains some of the challenges of sending astronauts to Mars.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Mars

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Mars", created by Matthys Pool in 1727 (Engraving).
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Graphic
Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: View of the Chateau of Marly

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "View of the Chateau of Marly", created by Pierre-Denis Martin in 1725 (Oil on canvas, 137 x 155 cm).
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Graphic
Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Mars

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Mars", created by Matthys Pool in 1727 (Engraving).
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Solid Motor Rocket Propulsion

For Students 6th - 8th
What does it take to launch a satellite to explore Mars, or a mission to the moon? This project has several possible variations for exploring the physics of rockets. This is rocket science.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Ontario Sports Teams

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Toronto Marlies
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Graphic
Curated OER

Ontario Sports Teams

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Toronto Marlies
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Website
California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Historias Desde Espacio: Premiacion a Las Planetas

For Students 3rd - 8th
All the planets are competing to see who is the best planet in the Solar System. Read the story in Spanish to learn the results of the pageant. Excellent source of information presented in a fun manner.
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Interactive
Science Museum, London

Science Museum: Rugged Rovers

For Students 9th - 10th
Design and test your own all-terrain space rover with this app.
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Article
Other

Brain Connection: Decision Making Is Still a Work in Progress for Teenagers

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses research studies that have looked at the teenage brain and discovered that it is not fully developed until the early twenties, and this explains why teens take greater risks than adults do. (Published Mar. 20, 2013)
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eBook
LM Digital Media

Kids World Fun: Johnny Jetpack [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
Johnny Johnson knew that one day he would fly among the stars-he dreamed of someday flying out past Jupiter and Mars. "I will fly someday-I swear it! I'll be up there someday soon, "Johnny muttered as he stared out through his window at...
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Website
Other

La Prensa Web

For Students 9th - 10th
A major paper of Panama City presents this informative guide (in Spanish) to the most important tourist spots in the country of Panama. It also includes information on folklore and outdoor activities.
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eBook
Quia

Quia: Brushing Your Teeth

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site gives you opportunities to practice putting the planets in the correct order from the sun. Press "Click here to begin" to get started.