The Quest for Mars
an Internet Treasure Hunt on Mars

created by Mrs. Mason
Calvin Smith Elementary

Introduction | The Questions | Internet Resource

Introduction

Ahoy Mates! Grab your shovels and dig into the further reaches of cyberspace. There's a lot to learn in this information age. Using the Web allows you to unearth more treasures than you may have ever known possible. Below is a list of questions about Mars. Surf the Internet links on this page to find answers to the questions. Don't forget the Big Question. Have fun and 'Happy Treasure Hunting.'

Questions

  1. Who is Mars in Roman mythology? What cause the red color on the surface of Mars?

  2. What month of the year is named after Mars? Olympus Mons

  3. What do the physical features on Mars suggest may once have existed?

  4. Olympus Mons is the name of a volcano on Mars. What is unique about this volcano? Can you compare it to something else the same size?

  5. What can be seen on the poles of Mars during the Martian winter?

  6. Mars is a favorite subject of science fiction writers because many thought there might be ________ on Mars. They also thought they saw ___________ on the surface of Mars. Fill in the blanks with the two things that earlier astronomers thought about Mars but have since proved to be false.

  7. How long is the Marineris canyon system on Mars? Compare it to something you know that is about the same size.

  8. View some of the pictures and movies on Mars.

  9. Some people believe life on Mars is possible, others do not. What do you think?

  10. Can you compare your weight on earth to what it would be on Mars?

  11. Who was the first to discover the planet Mars?

The Internet Resources

The Big Question

How does what you have learned about Mars help you understand out planet earth? Why have there been so many spacecraft sent to Mars?
created by Filamentality Content by Mrs. Mason, fay.mason@granite.k12.ut.us
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/huntmarsmr.html
Last revised 01/02/03