Phoenix Mars Lander A lesson from Nova/PBS that describes the landing of the Phoenix Mars Lander, its purpose, function,...

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Title:	Phoenix Mars Lander
Resource ID:	4029
URL:	http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/viewing/0306_01_nsn.html
Resource Description:	A lesson from Nova/PBS that describes the landing of the Phoenix Mars Lander, its purpose, function, and initial findings. The lesson plan provides two ways for students to investigate how the lander would collect data from the surface and the benefits and limitations of different types of space probes to do before watching the video. It provides a 12 minute video to show the Phoenix Mars Lander. Lesson also provides ideas for what students can do after they view the video. Extensions to lesson include pictures of surface of Mars, interview with a scientist and a commentary from Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Instructional Component Type(s):

Video / Audio / Animation, Teaching Idea (Primary Type)

Keywords:

mars, space, exploration, Phoenix Mars Lander, NASA, life, qualities of life, discovery, water, universe, extraterrestrial life, probe

Intended Audience:

Educators

Suggested Technology:

Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Public Remarks:

By Author/Submitter
This resource would require 3-4 days to complete depending on the length of the class. The follow-up activity listed can support reading in content area.

Resource Collection:

CPALMS

RELATED STANDARDS (4)

» SC.8.E.5.10: Assess how technology is essential to science for such purposes as access to outer space and other remote locations, sample collection, measurement, data collection and storage, computation, and communication of information.
Cognitive Complexity: High l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Belongs to: Earth in Space and Time

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» SC.8.E.5.7: Compare and contrast the properties of objects in the Solar System including the Sun, planets, and moons to those of Earth, such as gravitational force, distance from the Sun, speed, movement, temperature, and atmospheric conditions.
Cognitive Complexity: Moderate l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Belongs to: Earth in Space and Time

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» SC.8.N.1.6: Understand that scientific investigations involve the collection of relevant empirical evidence, the use of logical reasoning, and the application of imagination in devising hypotheses, predictions, explanations and models to make sense of the collected evidence.
Cognitive Complexity: Moderate l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Belongs to: The Practice of Science

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» SC.8.N.4.2: Explain how political, social, and economic concerns can affect science, and vice versa.
Cognitive Complexity: High l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Belongs to: Science and Society

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RELATED ACCESS POINTS (10)

» SC.8.E.5.In.g:	Compare conditions on other planets in the Solar System to those on Earth, such as gravity, temperature, and atmosphere. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.8.E.5.In.k:	Identify technology used by scientists to locate, view, and study objects in space. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.8.E.5.Su.f:	Recognize that conditions on other planets in the Solar System are different than those on Earth. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.8.E.5.Su.h:	Recognize that scientists use special tools to examine objects in space. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.8.N.1.In.d:	Identify that the process used in scientific investigations involves asking a research question, forming a hypothesis, reviewing what is already known, collecting evidence through observations or experiments, determining results, and reaching conclusions. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.8.N.1.Pa.b:	Recognize science as a way to solve problems about the natural world. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.8.N.1.Su.d:	Recognize that the basic process used in scientific investigations involves questioning, observing, and recording and sharing results. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.8.N.4.In.a:	Identify ways that science processes can be used to make informed decisions in the community, state, and nation. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.8.N.4.Pa.a:	Recognize a way science is used in the community. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »
» SC.8.N.4.Su.a:	Recognize that science processes can be used to help people in the community and state make wise choices. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »

PEDAGOGY

Subject:	NGSSS: Science
Grade Level(s):	8

Nature of Instruction:

Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)

Instructional Time:	3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:	Yes

SOURCE & ACCESS INFORMATION

Name of Author/Source:	PBS NOVA
Resource recommended by:	Laurie Callihan
Web Address of Author/Source:	http://www.pbs.org
Is this Resource freely Available?	Yes
Access Privileges:	Public

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