Could we move to Mars?
A. Space Exploration
Humans have only explored a small fraction of our universe. It is predicted that we have about 21 trillion galaxies to explore and we have only sent people as far as the moon. Spacecrafts and other space inventions have traveled beyond our galaxy but we are still far from knowing a lot about the many planets and objects that make up our universe.
There are many organizations like Space X, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, NASA, Orbital Sciences Corp etc… that are continuing to spend a lot of money, time and resources to try and help us find a new planet we could inhabit.
One recent development has been around whether or not we could live on the planet Mars.
B. Read
Can We Move to Mars or Should We Save Our Earth?
Read more about each side and determine what we know about so far about our own galaxies and whether or not we continue to explore space or try to better our planet for the future.
As you read, think about these questions:
- What have astronomist discovered so far?
- What makes Mars an inhabitable planet?
- What other actions are organizations taking to better our planet’s future?
- Where should we be spending our limited resources and energy.
Fact Finder: Write down any important information in the “Fact Finder” section of your Mission Log.
C. NASA Explores Mars
NASA has been exploring and learning about Mars for many years. Watch this video to hear about some of the information NASA has learned about Mars through their research.
D. What could life on Mars look and feel like?
People have already started to think about what life on Mars could start to look like. Take a look at this slide show to discover what life in the future of Mars could look like feel like?
E. Is Mars Inhabitable ?
Time to ask some questions and practice curiosity. What questions do you have that will help you determine if life on Mars is possible? Ask Alfred, our friendly chatbot any questions about outer space that you think will help you make a determination about whether or not life on Mars is possible.
F. What do you think?
It’s time to do some analysis. Turn to your mission log. Spend sometime jotting down all of the things that you have learned about what makes Earth conditions inhabitable by humans. Now write down all of the things that make’s Mars a good candidate and the challenges it has.
Do you think Mars is a possibility as a future home for humans?
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