Introduction

You are an astronaut in the year 8152.  NASA has sent you on a trip to Jupiter, but an asteroid has knocked you off course.  You crash land on Mars and NASA orders you to learn as much as you can while your there.

Task

Learn as much as you can, and answer this quiz.

• How many moons does Mars have?
• What color is Mars?
• How many days are in a Mars year?
• What is the diameter of Mars?
• How tall is the biggest volcanic mountain on Mars?
• How old is Mars?
• How many planets  are closer to the Sun than Mars?

After you answer these questions, you must do a summary to determine what you learned.

Process

Check these websites to learn as much as you can about Mars so you can answer the questions above and complete your summary.

Mars Introduction

Astronomy For Kids

Mars Exploration Program

Mars for kids

Field Trip To Mars

Exploring Mars

Evaluation

 Once you have finished, check your answers with the answer document below.

Quiz Answers

Conclusion

Congratulations! You learned a lot of information about Mars. NASA is going to pick you up shortly. Try out some fun enrichment Mars games while you wait.

Lets go to Mars

Mars Exploration Program

Everything you ever Wanted to know about Mars

Scavenger Hunt

Credits

Photos courtesy of USA. gov