Exploring Mars - A Journey to the Red Planet

Have you ever dreamt of exploring another planet? Mars, the Red Planet, holds many mysteries waiting to be unraveled! In this WebQuest, you'll become a space explorer on a mission to learn about Mars' unique features, potential for life, and future exploration plans.

Design a compelling presentation (slideshow, video, or poster) showcasing your newfound knowledge about Mars. Prepare to share your discoveries with the class!

1. Mission Briefing: Review the "Mars Exploration Program" website (https://mars.nasa.gov/) to understand the goals of Mars exploration.
2. Surface Recon: Visit the "Mars Rover Images" website (https://mars.nasa.gov/) to explore images captured by rovers on the Martian surface. Analyze the landscape, geological formations, and potential signs of water.

Your presentation will be graded based on the following criteria:

• Content Accuracy (40 points):
  • Does your presentation accurately reflect the information gathered from the resources?
  • Are the key features of Mars, its atmosphere, and potential for life accurately explained?
• Creativity and Presentation Style (30 points):
  • Does your presentation effectively capture the audience's attention?
  • Is the information presented in a clear, engaging, and visually appealing way?
• Collaboration (20 points):
  • If working in a group, did everyone contribute effectively to the research and presentation?
  • Is the final product a result of teamwork and shared knowledge?
• Delivery (10 points):
  • Can you confidently and clearly explain your findings to the class?

Congratulations, space explorer! Through your research and presentation, you've shared your newfound knowledge about Mars with your fellow scientists. The Red Planet continues to hold many secrets, and future exploration missions may unlock even more! What do you think the future holds for Mars exploration?

• HiRISE - High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (https://www.uahirise.org/epo/beautiful-mars/marspoetica/) - This website offers incredibly detailed images of the Martian surface.
• Mars Global Surveyor - Mars Orbiter Camera (http://tes.asu.edu/newsurveyormenu.html) - Explore historical images from this Mars exploration mission.

Teacher Alexis