Mars: Exploring the Red
Planets
Grades 4-6
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Students
perform a scientific investigation to discover the geological
similarities and differences between an Earth soil sample and a
simulated Martian regolith (soil) sample.
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BNL Science Link: Coming Soon
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Vocabulary
Martian regolith, simulant, magnetite
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Lesson Objectives
1) Working in cooperative
groups, complete a scientific investigation.
2) Discover the properties
of each soil sample and make comparisons.
3) Discuss the collaboration
between BNL and NASA scientists.
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National Science Education Standards
Content Standard A- Science as Inquiry
Content Standard B- Physical Science
Content Standard D- Earth and Space Science
Content Standard G- History and Nature of Science
New York State
Learning Standards
Math, Science, Technology Standards 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
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Last Modified: August 14, 2009
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Sarah Maine
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