Earth Science I

Earth Science I.M.S. Due Date: __________ NAME: ____________________ _________________

DATE: ________ PERIOD:______

Amazing Worlds Project: A Mission to Mars: Mission Mars! NASA Space Day

Introduction: The War of The Worlds: Orson Wells: transparencynow.com/welles.htm

      In 1977, the Ohio State University Radio Observatory detected a signal from space. This signal is called the “WOW” signal. Scientists on earth are not sure where this signal had originated from in space. Exoplanets   #2 #3

      We need your help. Your group (Groups of Four) of students will be required to develop a space mission to Mars....Good Luck!

CRITERIA OF YOUR MISSION: Complete each section. Be neat, organized, and creative.

1) Are you fit for space? Take the “Right Stuff” Quiz. Yes or no Print out:attach.
Choose a crew: Select four candidates: Mission crew 3, Captain 1: 5 points

1)_________________ 2)_______________ 3)________________ 4)_____________ 5 points
List your choices: person)

2) Create a mission patch or logo for the mission to Mars (patch pattern). attach.

Place the last names of each member of the group on it.

Place a picture that best depicts the mission to Mars and/or goal. 5 points

3) Develop and design a space vehicle to go to Mars.
   See T- Minus 1- liftoff handout. Design a space craft-vehicle to travel (Fuel) attach.
   to Mars, land and depart. What to take to Mars?
   You may include: Asteroid (comet)avoidance system and other items.          5 points

4)The Mission: Preparation CMEX MARS Mars Digital Mapping Mars Facts Mars Atlas
Mars Atlas Digital Mars Global Surveyor Mars Exploration
[In class identify landforms: caused by wind, water, erosion, and volcanoes] attach.

Learn as much as you can about the Planets, gravity, atmosphere, mass, and moons.

What will be the Length of mission to the planet Mars ?
Is the length of day the same for all planets, their gravity, atmosphere etc.?

What will be the possible conditions on Mars upon arrival (Temperature)? attach.
What kind of equipment and clothing needed to provide accommodations? 5 points

Are Life forms on Mars possible? Yes No   Can any animal from earth live there?
Are other sites possible for life (Drake) in the solar system?               5 points
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5) Arrival at Mars: Student Worksheet: Activity Part I and Activity Part II.
Image analysis* for landing site. Oddyssey-Themis data                         attach.

ROVERS- where are they now? Exploration Rover?   What is the Face on Mars)?

* Has there been water on Mars? Yes or No 10 points

6) For the return trip: Include: What do you bring back? What do you leave?
Pictures or maps of Mars (What region did you explore?)______________________________
Did you leave a Flag For Mars? Should Mars have its own flag? Yes or No 5 points

     7) Produce a report of your findings about your mission.                       5 points
Use a folder to keep all project materials and attach this cover page.
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Total points: ____ / 50 points

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Parent Signature Date Parent Signature Date

                                                         (Please return at your earliest convenience.) Thank you
Some reference sites: Please see http://www.scied.net/Thisyearsplan/Astronomy.htm for more sites.

Exploring Planets      Take A Spin Solar System    Surf The Solar System   Planetary PhotoJournal
http://msip.asu.edu   http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/        Universe