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Student teams use the engineering design process and everyday materials to design an insulator that will keep a small amount of water from rapidly changing temperature.
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We know what the Red Planet looks like from the outside – but what's going on under the surface of Mars?
This board-game activity teaches students the process of design, engineering and technology for a mission to Mars.
How did we know that the Curiosity Mars rover landed safely on the surface of Mars?
Getting a spacecraft to Mars is one thing. Getting it safely to the ground is a whole other challenge! This 60-second video from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory explains three ways to land on the surface of the Red Planet.
Mars is often known as the Red Planet, but is it really red? This 60-second video answers one of the most frequently asked questions about our planetary neighbor.
Are there earthquakes on Mars – or rather, "marsquakes"? What could they teach us about the Red Planet?
What does it take to get a spacecraft to Mars? This 60-second video covers a few key things to remember when planning a trip to the Red Planet.
Where's the driver's seat for a Mars rover? Millions of miles away, back on Earth! Learn more in this 60-second video.
Curiosity’s dramatic landing on Mars was the most difficult and nail-biting part of the whole mission. This 60-second video shows what it took to touch down successfully.
Why are the tallest peaks in the solar system found on one of its smallest worlds? Like any planet, how Mars looks outside is tied to what goes on inside.
What would it feel like if you could stand on Mars – toasty warm, or downright chilly? Find out more about the temperature on Mars in this 60-second video.
Mars in a Minute: Why is Curiosity Looking for Organics?
What is "solar conjunction," and how does it affect communications with our spacecraft at Mars? Learn more in this 60-second video.
How long is does it take Mars to make one trip around the Sun and why is one Earth year shorter? Find out in one minute!