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Mars to EarthStudent SheetData Table(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)10 Destination: Mars 10/97 NASA JSC
Lesson Two Tricky TerrainsInvestigatingPlanetary SoilsAbout This LessonStudents working in teams will read paragraphsdescribing the soil samples and record informationon the appropriate chart. Students will then examineand test unknown soil samples and record testobservations. Using the charts, each unknownsample will be identified. Students will be asked todefend their decisions.ObjectivesStudents will:• extract pertinent information from writtensoil descriptions. They will organizeinformation using a fact chart.• examine characteristics of three soils or soilsimulants.• identify soils by matching the givendescriptions with their own observations ofthe soil properties.• identify properties of soils from differentbodies in our solar system and notesimilarities and differences.Background see Soil Information SheetSoil Samples1. Obtain Lunar and Mars simulants from JohnsonSpace Center, Houston, Texas, 77058,Attention: Carl Allen C23. (Allow severalweeks. Simulants are free in small quantities.Cost of shipping is charged for larger quantities.)2. Earth soil that is red or brownish orange can befound outdoors in many parts of the country.You will need to write your own description ifyou are not using a typical east Texas orange soil.Vocabularyproperties, robotic, analyze, simulant, composition,meteorite, impact, organic, mare, textureApollo 17 astronaut using rake to collect small lunarrock samples.Materialsq Student Sheets, one each per group, SoilInformation Sheet, Chart of Known SoilData, and Chart of Unknown Soil Properties(pgs. 13-16)q transparencies of the handouts (optional)q sets of 3 soil samples (1 set per group)each set contains Mars simulant, Lunar simulant,Earth soil (in containers - bottles, vials, or jars)q 1 magnet per group (Protect the magnet with thinpaper so that it is easier to remove fine particles.)q 1 magnifier per groupq 1 metric ruler per groupProcedureAdvanced Preparation1. Obtain soil simulants.2. Make copies of Student Sheets.3. Prepare sets of 3 soil samples. Label them#1, #2, #3. Keep a record Sample Key.4. Assemble and distribute equipment perClassroom Procedure.10/97 NASA JSC Destination: Mars 11
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