This activity asks students to research Earth and Mars and draw them side-by-side, focusing on ‘signs of life’.
Pick-and-Mix
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!
Going the Distance
Help students to comprehend the huge distance from Earth to Mars and how orbits effect it.
Astronauts Wanted
What the skills, knowledge and experience might people need for a successful mission to Mars?
Excess Baggage
Students will learn about the essential (and non-essential) items astronauts take to space.
Design Your Own Rocket
In this creative, hands-on activity students will design their own Mars rocket.
Word Search 2
Can you find nine scientific words from Chapter 2? Add them to your Space Glossary!