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Earth-Mars ABCs
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How is Mars similar and different from Earth? ... gravity, atmosphere, air pressure
use a Japanese air pressure and vacuum device to test your ideas
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TEAMing for Mars
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TEAM=together everyone achieves more
use an Astrologix kit to test your communication and teaming skills
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What is Science?
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science is a process ... asking why and how questions and analyzing data
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Mars Exploration Rover
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use Spirit and Opportunity as models for designing your own Mars Exploration Rover
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Food for Mars
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hydroponics and aquaculture will provide food for Marsnauts in the future
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Liftoff to Mars
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discuss and review Newton's Laws of Motion
design and build a hydrogen powered rocket
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Resource Analysis
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searching for and identifying mineral resources for future Mars colonies
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Optical Illusions
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examine human physiology and confusing optical illusions
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Mars Polar Cap
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examine the properties of dry ice (frozen carbon dioxide)
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Soft Landing on Mars
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design, build and test a parachute for landing your spacecraft on Mars
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Search for Life on Mars
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what is life and how would you detect it
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Energy on Mars
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design, build and test a windmill pattern that will generate the maximum amount of energy
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