Exploration Mars with NASA
Extend learning with these resources.
Pre- and post-visit activities
Roles and Manifest (DOC)
Group students together in teams for the Mission to Mars program.
STEM Activity (ZIP)
Students will learn the importance of teamwork, what STEM means and will create a collage that illustrates their understanding of STEM.
NASA Space Centers (ZIP)
Students will learn about the NASA Space Center that will participate in their mission and the scientists and engineers who work there. In preparation for their mission, students will hold a mock video conference and make note cards with questions for the NASA experts. Please bring these cards to your mission!
Comparing Mars and Earth (ZIP)
Students will compare and contrast the characteristics of Mars and Earth using Google Earth.
Exploring NASA Careers (ZIP)
Students will explore various careers at NASA and in STEM-related fields. At the end of this lesson, students will be able to create and plan a career path.
Additional resources
Mars Exploration Program
mars.jpl.nasa.gov
Mars Science Laboratory
mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl
Mars Exploration Rover Mission
mars.nasa.gov/mer/home/index.html
Mars for Educators
mars.jpl.nasa.gov/participate/marsforeducators/
Be a Martian
beamartian.jpl.nasa.gov/welcome
NASA TV
www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html
NASA Digital Learning Network
www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/dln/index.html
Eyes on the Solar System 3D Simulation
eyes.nasa.gov/index.html
Phoenix Mars Mission Activities
phoenix.lpl.arizona.edu/psip_balloon.php
NASA videos
www.youtube.com/watch
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
mars.jpl.nasa.gov/mro/index.cfm
Museum connections
Career connections
Marshall Space Flight Center
www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/home/index.html
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
www.jpl.nasa.gov/