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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.