Mars rover Archives - Education

3 Mar 2021

Explainer: Landing Rovers With Newton’s Laws

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

How to land a Mars rover when you’re many, many millions of kilometres away. This resource explains each of Newton's laws and how they are used to land rovers, like Perseverance, on Mars. It is best suited to Year 7 … Continued

22 Feb 2021

Studying the red planet

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

As new probes reach Mars, here’s what we know so far from trips to the red planet. This resource covers science outcomes across all sciences from Years 5-10. It may be of particular interest to students learning about the needs … Continued

7 Aug 2020

Mars is the place (in space) to be

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Three missions, three countries, one destination. Inspire year 5 students in STEM by showing them the huge achievements being carried out, around the world, right now by people who have an understanding of Earth and Space Science as they journey … Continued

7 May 2020

Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Mars rover, Perseverance, will soon head to Mars looking for life – now scientists have tested the same methods to look for evidence of the earliest forms of life in the Flinders Ranges. Use this article to bring space exploration … Continued

24 Oct 2019

Naming a NASA Mars Rover can change your life

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Tools for Teachers, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

When 12-year-old Clara Ma entered a competition in 2008 to name the next Mars Rover, she had no idea where it could take her. Inspire your students to follow in Clara's footsteps and get involved in STEM competitions, set high … Continued