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Lesson:

Moxie, Mars and Math

Inspiration,

Math,

Science

Experience Level

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-9

Duration

15-30 minutes

Group Size

Full Classroom (20+)

Compatible Robots

N/A

Details

Blast off and hear all about MOXIE, part of the NASA Mars 2020 mission demonstrating how to make oxygen on Mars. Then check out some math exercises based on fun facts about the mission

Downloads & Resources

Explore: MOXIE investigation on the Mars 2020 mission Mars Math Answer Key Mars Math Worksheet
Educational Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

4-ESS3-1

Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.

CCSS Math Practice K-12

CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP3

Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP4

Model with mathematics.

CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP5

Use appropriate tools strategically.

CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP6

Attend to precision.