Europlanet Mars Collection: 3. Volcanoes on Mars
In this lesson, we will be looking at the volcanoes of Mars and how they may have contributed to the habitability of the Red Planet over its history.
Overview
Activity Outline: Understand how volcanoes form, both on Earth and Mars, and how they may have affected Mars’s habitability in the past.
Age Range:
10-14
Equipment Needed:
- Computer
- Projector
Lesson Time:
45 Minutes (including 2 videos)
Topics Covered:
- Geology
- Biology (Life in extremes)
- Astronomy (Mars surface conditions)
Learning Outcomes
After completing this activity, pupils will:
- Understand how volcanoes form.
- Be able to explain what convection is and why we would find it inside a volcano.
- Determine, with reasoning, the likelihood of volcanic areas being habitable.
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