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It turns out driving a remote rover from more than 50 million kilometers away is a difficult task. But, what if a drone could scout the terrain in advance? That is the premise of the proposed Mars 2020 rover. A SciShow Space series video presentation discusses the plans scientists have for the new rover scheduled to launch in 2020.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners create a list of pros and cons of the original and new Mars rovers
- Continue researching the topic using links to the additional resources in the video
Classroom Considerations
- Knowledge of the surface of Mars is helpful
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Presenter shows a genuine interest in the topic
- Provides an option for closed captioning to assist with new vocabulary
Cons
- None