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EXPLORE MARS! HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
| RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVEL | K-12 |
| ACADEMICS | SCIENCE |
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| DESCRIPTION | Connect Earth and space science with exciting Mars exploration through hands-on, standards-based activities. These activities can be the framework for a unit or supplement existing programs. This set of activities has been designed for afterschool settings. The themes include How and Why We Explore, Solar System size and scale, Planetary Processes, Looking For Life, and Active Exploration. |
| TIME REQUIRED | flexible |
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| ADAPTATIONS | 1. The depth of the science, social studies, and art content can be adapted to grade level, settings, and focus of the students. |
| CONTACT | NASA Johnson Space Center |
