Mars 2040
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 create a collage that illustrates their understanding of STEM.
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/
Museum connections
Career connections
Working for NASA
https://nasa.gov/careers