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Is life on Mars possible? Students will
follow a mock-mission to explore maneuvering rovers, the harmful effects
of radiation, the challenges of working in space, and much more.
Students will examine the geological and atmospheric differences between Mars
and Earth. Emphasis will be placed on the collaboration between BNL and
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Vocabulary
Electromagnetic spectrum, element, atom, compound, diffraction, magnetite, Mars regolith, simulant, radiation, Petri dish, cells and colonies, shielding, Geiger counter, glove box |
Lesson Objectives
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Work collaboratively to
complete a mock mission, recording data in a mission log.
2)
Use remote operation to
maneuver a rover over Martian landscape.
3)
Demonstrate an
understanding of cosmic radiation: what it is, its damaging effects on
humans, and what scientists are doing at BNL’s Nasa Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL).
4)
Complete a task in a
glove box.
5)
Conduct experiments to
observe and compare the atmospheric and geological characteristics of
Earth and Mars. |
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National Science Education Standards
Content Standard A- Science as Inquiry
Content Standard B- Physical Science
Content Standard C- Life Sciences
Content Standard D- Earth and Space Science
Content Standard E- Science and Technology
Content Standard F- Science in Personal & Social
Perspectives
Content Standard G- History and Nature of Science
New York State
Learning Standards
Math, Science, Technology Standards 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
English Language Arts Standard 1, 3, 4
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Last Modified: June 16, 2008
Please forward all questions about this site to:
Kathy Gurski
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