This activity is about Mars and the similarities and differences between Mars and Earth. Learners will compare physical properties of Earth to those of Mars and investigate images of features on Mars to try to find similar features in images of the... (View More) Earth. Earth/Mars image cards, student worksheet and script are available; see related resources for link to Earth vs. Mars slide show. This is lesson 6 of 16 in the MarsBots learning module. (View Less)

Learners will research a past, present, or future mission to Mars and share their findings with the group. The group will then create an overall Mars exploration timeline. A script, links for background sources and suggested materials are available.... (View More) Note: See Related & Supplemental resources (right) for updated links to Earth vs. Mars slide show and NASA Mars Exploration website. This is lesson 4 of 16 in the MarsBots learning module. (View Less)