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This 55-page resource is meant to be a critical thinking objective where children learn about ecosystems while considering what they would need to survive on the planet Mars.
Children will learn about ecosystems, habitats, and communities before learning about keystone species and writing a persuasive text about which ecosystem should be brought to Mars.
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Mission to Mars Thematic Unit Plan
This 197-page bundle includes six different resources where students will: 1. Design a mission badge (e-textiles) 2. Study of the U.S. space program’s chronology (explanation text) 3. Learn about ecosystems while considering what they would need to survive on Mars (persuasive text) 4. Study previous rover designs before designing and evaluating one using littleBits 5. Research significant people and events to the U.S. space program (primary and secondary sources) 6. Write a short story about a mission to Mars and/or space travel using shifts in formality with flashbacks (narrative writing) The pack includes different graphic organizers, as well as resources for lower ability pupils. In the past, I’ve used these resources during a unit on Mars, but they could be used as a stand alone learning outcomes, as well.
Mission to Mars Unit Plan
This resource has been designed as a study of the history of space travel and the robotics used. Children will consider what needs to be accomplished to make like on Mars sustainable. There are also opportunities for narrative and non-fiction writing. Included learning outcomes: * Design a mission badge (e-textiles) * Timeline of the space program/space shuttles * Evaluation of primary and secondary sources related to space missions * Study of ecosystems to bring to Mars * Design a Mars rover (littleBits) * Narrative writing related to a Mission to Mars
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