Phoenix Mars Lander

A lesson from Nova/PBS that describes the landing of the Phoenix Mars Lander, its purpose, function, and initial findings. The lesson plan provides two ways for students to investigate how the lander would collect data from the surface and the benefits and limitations of different types of space probes to do before watching the video. It provides a 12 minute video to show the Phoenix Mars Lander. Lesson also provides ideas for what students can do after they view the video. Extensions to lesson include pictures of surface of Mars, interview with a scientist and a commentary from Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Resource ID#: 4029 Type: Teaching Idea

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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/viewing/0306_01_nsn.html

General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: mars, space, exploration, Phoenix Mars Lander, NASA, life, qualities of life, discovery, water, universe, extraterrestrial life, probe

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea, Video/Audio/Animation,

Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)

Resource Collection: General Collection

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