Welcome to Earth and Mars
Initial Publication Date: October 23, 2012
Summary
This introduction will expose students to Mars imaging software platforms so that students may become familiar with their navigation and imagery products.
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Water-ice clouds, polar ice, polar regions, and geological features can be seen in this full-disk image of Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL![[creative commons]](/images/creativecommons_16.png)
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
- Navigate and use both Google Mars and JMARS.
- Become familiar with imagery collections available via the above software programs such as: HiRISE, CRISM, and THEMIS.
Context for Use
This learning module is meant for adaptation in an introductory earth science course and/or planetary science course. The In-Class Activities can be easily adapted for homework when desired.
Description and Teaching Materials
Compiled In-Class Activities and Homework
- Instructor Version (Acrobat (PDF) 1.1MB Nov20 16)
- Student Version (Acrobat (PDF) 342kB Nov20 16)
In-Class Activity
- In-Class Activity 1: Mars Analogs
- Student Version (Acrobat (PDF) 214kB Nov20 16); Instructor Version (Acrobat (PDF) 971kB Nov20 16)
- Homework 1: Google Mars
- Student Version (Acrobat (PDF) 251kB Nov20 16); Instructor Version (Acrobat (PDF) 1MB Nov20 16)
- Homework 2: Exploring Gale Crater
- Student Version (Acrobat (PDF) 251kB Nov20 16); Instructor Version (Acrobat (PDF) 997kB Nov20 16)
- Homework 3: JMARS- Mawrth Vallis "Potential Landing Site"
- Student Version (Acrobat (PDF) 224kB Nov20 16); Instructor Version (Acrobat (PDF) 1MB Nov20 16)
- Homework 4: Meet the Scientist- Who Studies Mars?
- Student Version (Acrobat (PDF) 213kB Nov20 16); Instructor Version (Acrobat (PDF) 969kB Nov20 16)
- Homework 5: Having Fun with Mars Programs
- Student Version (Acrobat (PDF) 204kB Nov20 16); Instructor Version (Acrobat (PDF) 965kB Nov20 16)
Teaching Notes and Tips
- Before assigning Homework 1 or 2 spend some time exploring both Google Mars and JMARS with the students for a "first pass" exposure.
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Assessment
Methods of assessment are within each individual In-Class Activity and Homework.
References and Resources
- Image File: Welcome to Earth and Mars (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 2.2MB Mar13 14)
- JMARS Website: http://jmars.asu.edu/
- Google Earth Free download: http://www.google.com/earth/index.html