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Grades 4–7Topic: Mars
Mars Explorer Worksheet
Students research Mars using the site and answer questions about its surface, atmosphere, and exploration history.
Mars Explorer Worksheet
Name: ______________________Date: _________
1. Planet Profile
Complete the Mars fact card: diameter, distance from Sun, number of moons, average temperature.
2. Olympus Mons
How does Olympus Mons compare to Mount Everest? Calculate how many times taller it is.
3. Mission Timeline
Put these Mars missions in chronological order: Perseverance, Viking 1, Curiosity.
4. Design a Mission
If you could send a robot to Mars, what would it study? Write a short mission proposal.