A series of questions follows the Internet site investigation. Comparison of Mars and Earth Mars and Earth have similarities and differences. This is the first of three lessons that focuses on researching the differences. Like Earth Topographic features on Mars have unusual names. Similar features are found on Earth.
Students complete an outline of the characteristic features of plate tectonics.
The outline is used to study geologic features on Mars. Students determine whether or not there is evidence of tectonics on Mars. A Martian Newsletter Students summarize the daily class activities related to an astronomy unit. The log is entered as an on-line newsletter. To Summarize Research Students complete an experimental project and follow the steps to write a brief abstract summarizing their findings.