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Title: Mars Dead or Alive: Welcome to Mars
Url: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education/space/welcome-mars.html
Publisher: WGBH Educational Foundation
Description: During the first of two landings in the Mars Exploration Rover mission, scientists and engineers were full of anticipation and anxiety the night that the rover 'Spirit' was due to land. Would the rover land safely and be able to complete its mission to find out about the geological history of the planet? This video segment shows the range of emotions experienced by NASA scientists and technicians as they observe the landing and the beginning of a new era of space exploration. Is also includes clips from an animation showing the atmospheric entry and landing of a Mars rover. A background essay and list of discussion questions are provided.
LC Classification: Science -- Astronomy -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Astronomy -- Theoretical astronomy and celestial mechanics -- Perturbations -- Planetary theory -- Individual planets -- Mars
Technology -- Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics. -- Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics -- Aeronautics. Aeronautical engineering -- Special regions or countries -- America. United States -- U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
GEM Subject: Science -- Astronomy
Science -- Instructional issues
Key Concept: Astronomy -- Planets
Astronomy -- Terrestrial planets
Resource Type: Reference Material
Instructional Material
Audio/Visual -- Movie/Animation
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Format: Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Learner
Education Level: High School
Middle School
Elementary School
Language: English
Rights: WGBH Educational Foundation
Access Rights: Free access
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