Mars Exploration Booklet Activity

This Mars Exploration booklet activity includes an easy to follow set of step-by-step directions, rubric, and research websites for students to create a booklet from 3 sheets of copy paper about Mars and Marโ€™s landers and rovers.

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This Mars Exploration booklet activity includes an easy to follow set of step-by-step directions, rubric, and research websites for students to create a booklet from 3 sheets of copy paper about Mars and Marโ€™s landers and rovers.

No prep and no prior knowledge is needed! Reputable research websites are included on the handout! Your download also includes an editable handout.

Students will create a Mars exploration booklet using this handout’s clear step-by-step directions and rubric. They will write facts about planet Mars, and write the dates, missions, discoveries, and information about various recent landers and rovers. Great extension activity on modern space technology!

This mini-project or sub-plan will take 2-3 class periods and slow workers can finish for homework. Use as an independent study or a group or jigsaw activity. The booklet would also make a great INB resource, homework, or independent study assignment.

 

Mars Exploration Booklet Missions Include:

  • Mars Facts
  • Viking 1 & Viking 2 Landers
  • Mars Pathfinder Mission
  • Mars Odyssey Mission
  • Spirit Rover Mission
  • Opportunity Rover Mission
  • Curiosity Rover Mission
  • Perseverance Rover Mission
  • Design Your Own Rover Prototype โ€“ Creative engineering challenge!

 

Mars Exploration Booklet Download Includes:

  • Printable Mars Exploration Booklet worksheet (PDF) that includes step-by-step directions for each page, a rubric, and research websites. (2 pages)
  • Teacher tips & pacing guide (1 page)
  • Editable version (MS Word)
  • Google Slides Version

 

This Mars exploration project encourages students to think like scientists and engineers while exploring real Mars missions. It builds science literacy, fosters creativity, and results in a booklet students will love sharing. Just print, fold, and go!

 

Perfect For:

  • Space science or solar system units
  • Sub plans or project-based learning
  • End-of-unit wrap-up
  • STEM enrichment or early finisher projects

 

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