This activity asks students to research Earth and Mars and draw them side-by-side, focusing on ‘signs of life’.
Chapter One: Life on Mars
Why do we send humans and robots into space? What will Mars be like, compared to Earth? Does anything live on Mars already – and if so, what does it look like? Complete the challenges in this chapter to have your alien life detectors at the ready for your adventure on the Red Planet…
Activities
Making History
Student complete a space history timeline showing past, present and future missions to Mars.
Mars Quiz
An interactive and entertaining way to find out more about Mars, for students and teachers.
Letter to Tim
ESA Astronaut Tim Peake wants to know the benefits of your mission to Mars.
Word Search 1
Can you find eight scientific words from Chapter 1? Don't forget to write them in your Space Glossary!