Activities and Assignments Using Mars Data
These activities are examples of how faculty are using cutting edge Mars data in commonly taught geosciences courses. If you have an activity you would like to share with your colleagues, just go to the contribute form and tell us about it.
Subject: Geoscience
Subject: Lunar and Planetary Science
Subject: Mars
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Mars Hydrologic Environments part of Activities
This activity examines the nature of streams and basins at three locations on Mars. Originally meant for users with access to ArcGIS, the exercise can also be used in introductory geology courses using images ...
Using Lava Flows & Volcanic Structures on Mars to Introduce the Concept of Relative Dating in Introductory Courses part of Activities
To compare bodies of rocks in the same region and determine the sequence of events that led to the formation of these rocks, geologists use a few simple rules of observation to help determine the relative ages of ...
Mars Landing Site Selection: An exercise in reading geologic maps and other geologic data sets part of Activities
Students use available Mars data to select the next rover landing sites, given appropriate engineering, geologic and biologic constraints. -
Geologic Mapping on Mars part of Activities
This lab acivity gives students the opportunity to choose an area to map (with tracing paper and coloured pencils) from among some varied Martian terrains. -
Comparative Planetary Geomorphology part of Activities
This is a laboratory exercise to introduce comparative planetary geomorphology by investigating common geologic features on the Earth, Moon, and Mars. -
