Mars (STEM in 30: Season 1)

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Smithsonian Learning Lab

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Classroom Material

Keywords

Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science Primary (5 to 8 years old) Elementary (9 to 12 years old)

Subjects

Mathematics Measurement and Data Science Earth and Space Sciences

Grade Levels

Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6

Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

MS-ESS1-2 Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS1-3 Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
MS-ESS1-4 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6-billion-year-old history.

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Mars (STEM in 30: Season 1)

A current elementary or middle school student will most likely be the first human to step foot on Mars. In this episode of STEM in 30, we will investigate the plans to send humans to Mars and the ongoing research into water and the possibility of life on the Red Planet.

Keywords: #airandspace, NASM, National Air and Space Museum, Mars, mars rover, planets

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Publisher

Smithsonian Learning Lab