Mars Archives - Education

30 Jun 2022

What do astronauts eat?

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

The challenges of growing plants in space. Learn about the exciting work taking place in Australia’s space agriculture and what it will look like in the future in this resource for R, Year 4, 5, 7 and 8. STEM students. … Continued

13 May 2022

A catalogue of 25 “hot Jupiter” exoplanets

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

Astronomers are counting and analysing the planets beyond our Solar System – and their atmospheres. An exoplanet is a planet outside of our Solar System. While the first possible exoplanet observation was recorded in 1917, the existence of exoplanets was … Continued

12 Nov 2021

How to grow plants on Mars

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

Researchers find innovative way to improve soils on Mars for the cultivation of future colonising Earthlings. Learn how scientist have combined their understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Earth and Space science to develop a way to grow plants on Mars. … Continued

4 Jun 2021

Solar System Knowledge of the First Australians

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

For at least 65,000 years, First Nations Australians have understood Earth’s place in the solar system and the universe, write Kirsten Banks and Duane Hamacher. This extended resource and activity are best suited to Year 5 Earth and Space students … Continued

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

9 Jun 2020

Did Mars have rings? Will it again?

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

Moons tell a complicated family story. This article describes a recent hypothesis about the history of Mars and should be used to demonstrate to students how scientific thinking is constantly evolving and being refined. It is suitable for year 5, … Continued

13 May 2020

Brines on Mars not habitable, study says

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

Brines are common on Mars, but not ‘special’. As the search for life beyond Earth continues, this article could be used with students to discuss what the needs would be for life to exist and how scientists narrow their search. … 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