Europlanet Mars Collection: 2. A Brief History of Mars
For this lesson, we will be looking through the history of Mars to find out if it may have ever been a suitable home for life, as we know it here on Earth.
Overview
Activity Outline: Investigate how Mars has changed over its history and how that might affect the habitability of the Red Planet.
Age Range:
10-14
Equipment Needed:
- Computer
- Projector
Lesson Time:
45 Minutes (including 1 videos)
Topics Covered:
- Chemistry
- Geological time
- Biology (Life in extremes)
- Astronomy (Mars surface conditions)
Learning Outcomes
After completing this activity, pupils will:
- Understand how Mars has changed over time.
- Hypothesise how this has affected its habitability.
- Draw a conclusion as to which era of Mars’ history was most likely to be able to support life.
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