What I Think I Know About Mars

What do I already know about Mars?

• It's a rocky planet
• It's red
• There's water on it
• It's very dusty
• There might be life on it
• It's a bit bigger than Earth
• Their year has about the same time as ours
• It has mountains and valleys

Answer the following questions WHILE you watch:

• What do you know about NASA's plans to visit Mars?
• How long will the trip take?
• What supplies and equipment will the astronauts need to survive there?
• What do you think are the risks of traveling to such a distant planet?
• What would you want to bring with you?

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