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ERIC Number: EJ661793
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
Mission to Mars: A Classroom Simulation.
Rommel-Esham, Katie; Souhrada, Christopher
Science and Children, v39 n5 p16-21 Feb 2002
Introduces a Martian simulation activity that aims to build a scale model of Martian terrain in the classroom. Uses an interdisciplinary approach to teach science process skills, modeling, scaling, sampling, population calculation, and genetics. (YDS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Habitats, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts, Mathematical Applications, Middle Schools, Models, Population Education, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Science Process Skills, Space Sciences
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Mars (Planet)