Exploring Geology on Mars: Chapter 3, Lesson 3.1 Activities

What is the main question being addressed in Chapter 3?

• How can we gather evidence about Mars?

• What are the different types of landforms on Earth?

• How can we decide which geologic process formed the channel on Mars?

• How do scientists create models?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What are the two competing claims about the formation of the channel on Mars?

• Wind erosion and meteor impacts

• Flowing water and wind erosion

• Flowing lava and wind erosion

• Flowing water and flowing lava

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What tools did scientists use to gather additional evidence in Chapter 2?

• Models and aerial images

• Rovers and landers

• Microscopes and samples

• Telescopes and satellites

What is the purpose of the evidence gradient tool?

• To measure the depth of the channel on Mars

• To create models of geologic processes

• To compare different landforms on Earth

• To evaluate and record how convincing the evidence is

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

Where should the most convincing evidence be placed on the evidence gradient?

• In the middle

• At the bottom

• At the top

• On the left side

What similarities were noted between the Amazon River and the channel on Mars?

• Both have the same width

• Both are surrounded by mountains

• Both have branching patterns like tree branches

• Both have straight paths

What should you consider when placing evidence card B (flowing lava) on the evidence gradient?

• How convincing it is compared to evidence card A

• Its temperature

• Its size

• Its color

What additional factors should be considered when evaluating the quality of evidence?

• The source's popularity

• The source's believability and accuracy

• The source's age

• The source's location

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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Why is it important to consider if a source has a bias?

• To measure the source's accuracy

• To know the source's location

• To understand if the source is presenting all the facts

• To determine the source's age

What will students learn about throughout the year in science?

• How to evaluate the quality of evidence

• How to gather samples

• How to create models

• How to use telescopes

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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