- Planet Mars, The
Describes the planet's surface features and processes, atmosphere, interior, and moons.
csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/mars/mars.html
- Mars24
Cross-platform Java program and browser applet which displays a Mars "sunclock", a graphical representation of Mars showing the current sun- and night-sides of Mars.
www.giss.nasa.gov/tools/mars24
- Exploratorium: Journey to Mars
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Includes information and images from the Mars Exploration Rovers, webcasts, classroom material for teachers, and more.
www.exploratorium.edu/mars
- Mars Activities: Teacher Resources and Classroom Activities
(PDF)
JPL and Arizona State University education program for introducing K-12 students to the wonders of Mars.
mars.jpl.nasa.gov/classroom/pdfs/MSIP-MarsActivities.pdf
- Explore Mars
Join NASA's Mars mission as the explore our planetary neighbor. Find the latest news and images of the Red Planet.
www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/mars/main/index.html
- Geology of Mars
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Learn about the six geological processes that are either currently operating on Mars or have operated during Martian history.
www.lukew.com/marsgeo
- International MarsWatch
Network of professional and amateur astronomers observing Mars. Provides information about the 2007 observing season, as well as information about robotic missions to Mars.
elvis.rowan.edu/marswatch/news.php
- Canyons of Mars, From Silicone Dust Rivers?
Personal hypothesis that the canyons of Mars may have been eroded by rivers of silicone dust made from silica reacted to an ancient methane atmosphere.
www.webspawner.com/users/theory
- Mars - Exploring The Planets Exibition
A National Air and Space Museum exhibit presenting facts and statistics for Mars and its satellites, an overview of historic observations, and information about past and current robotic missions to the Red Planet.
www.nasm.si.edu/ceps/etp/mars
- MARS
Percival Lowell's 1895 text describing and illustrating the Martian atmosphere and major geologic features.
www.wanderer.org/references/lowell/Mars
- Universal Sky Tour: Mars Madness
Interactive feature tracing the development of the myths surrounding the Red Planet from ancient religious beliefs to modern day fiction and speculation.
www.space.com/php/multimedia/marsmadness
- Mars Mania!
Designed to motivate students in grades 4-6 to study about Mars, it explores Mars' terrain, atmosphere, weather, seasons, and how it compares to Earth.
tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5579/mania/marsmania.htm
- Destination Mars
Learn about myths concerning the Red Planet and study a detailed time line of Mars observation and discoveries.
library.thinkquest.org/23682
- Mars: Mankind's Future Lies in Space
Discusses human exploration, understanding, and possible colonization of Mars. Offers interactivities and a chat room.
library.thinkquest.org/19455
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