NASA's Journey to Mars : Imagine Living and Working on Mars

Learners build on prior knowledge of communities on earth. Then design a model for a community on Mars. The topic is divided into several separate lesson plans. It can successfully be used and adapted for grades 4-12.
Discovery and innovation depends on curiosity about science and technology. All material mentioned is directly available on the website. The lesson plans are set out with the lesson topic, grade level, lesson description, preparation time, lesson time and supporting materials.
First learners reflect on communities on earth. The following video may be shown:
Where does your curiosity lead?
Learners discover information about Mars. A slideshow can be included, namely:
Things you need to know, before you go.
Information is given about the environmental constraints, that would affect human habitation.The following videos are shown:
Mars in a minute: how do you get to Mars
Is Mars really red?
The challenges of getting to Mars, are covered by videos as:
The cruise to Mars,
How do you land on Mars?
Launching a Mars Rover
Selecting a landing site.
In the lessons of imagining a community on Mars, the following videos are shown:
Testing curiosity parachute, part 1-4
Learners use orbital images of Mars to investigate the environment.
During the creation stage of a community on Mars, the following videos may be shown:
Getting wired for Mars
Landing system drop test
Rover shakedown
Curiosity’s stunt double takes a spin
The big move for next Mars Rover
Mars Rover power.
The last part of the lessons is sharing - learners apply information given by experts.
A formal presentation is given of a new community on Mars.