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Bite Sized Core Sampling

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Students define the origin of rock samples and how surface core samples can tell us about the history and make-up of Mars. Candies are used as a Martian surface sample. Students study the samples and make a hypothesis about the cause of any texture. Students then answer questions based on their investigations.

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geology, mars, space travel

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geology, mars, space exploration, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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