Why is Mars red?

Why is Mars red?
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It can be very difficult to build a working robot that moves like a human. These are having trouble walking!
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But we are getting much closer. Look at this robot run! How else could robots move like humans?
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People have built robots that can do gymnastics! There were even robots in the 2018 Olympics!
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Not all robots are like people! Here are robots that look like dogs. What do you think they could be useful for?
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It can help do dishes and even open doors. People are training the robot dogs to do more things every day!
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Some robots fly! If you could create a flying robot, what would you want yours to look like?
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Scientists made this flying robot look like a butterfly!
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People have even invented swimming robots! What are some ways that a swimming robot could be useful?
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This swimming robot can fit into tight spaces. It’s great at fixing broken machines and pipes underwater!
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Robots that look like fish can get up close to REAL fish without scaring them. Now we can study fish better!
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This person made a silly robot arm that makes a mess, but how might robot arms or hands actually be helpful?
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Robot arms could cook for you! Imagine if one of these was in your home or in a restaurant!
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Robotic fingers can do delicate tasks like surgery, helping people who are sick! Look at this one practice on a grape.
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Lesson narration:
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Overview

In this mini-lesson, students learn about the planet Mars and how the rocks on the surface contribute to the planet's color.

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Writing

Writing

Here are some writing prompts to help students reflect on the mini-lesson. Feel free to copy and paste them into an assignment.

  1. Why is Mars red?
  2. What did this lesson make you curious about? What other questions do you have about Mars?

Activity

Activity

Bonus Activity: What color are the rocks where you live? With an adult, go outside and find a spot where you can see rocks and dirt — maybe in a park or in someone’s yard. Pick up some rocks. Take a close look. The rocks won’t all be the same color, but is there one color that’s more common than others? If the place you live was named for its rocks, what would it be called?
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