This quick activity will get students brainstorming about life on Mars and what they would need to survive there. Register to explore the whole course here: https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive?WT.mc_id=Slideshare12202017

1. TEACHER MATERIALS
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SURVIVING ON MARS (PART 1)
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITY
Purpose
This quick activity will get students brainstorming about life on Mars and what they would need to survive there.
Process
Ask students if they have ever thought about space travel. Would they want to do it? Why or why not? Have a few students share their answers. Then ask if they would ever want
to leave Earth forever to live on another planet like Mars. Let a few students who say yes explain why they would want to live on Mars. Now tell them to imagine that they have been
selected to join a mission to Mars. It will take a year to travel there and they will live there for four years. What do they need to bring with them to the red planet? Have them write
their ideas down on the Surviving on Mars (Part 1) Worksheet.
Food Shelter Energy Entertainment Other

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STUDENT MATERIALS
Page 1
SURVIVING ON MARS (PART 1)
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 9.8 ACTIVITY
Purpose
This quick activity will get you brainstorming about life on Mars and what you would need to survive there.
Process
Congratulations! You have been selected to join a mission to Mars!
It’s time to start planning your trip. What will you need on your journey and during your stay on the red planet? Use the space below to make a list of what you think you might need.
You only have a few minutes, but try to be as complete as you can. Think about food, shelter, energy, entertainment, and anything else you might need. Be prepared to share your
answers with the class and make sure you hold on to this worksheet as you’ll need it later in the lesson.
Food Shelter Energy Entertainment Other