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Today's Weather on Mars

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Students investigate the temperature and wind data locally, nationally, and internationally and compare these conditions to those on Mars. Conclusions are drawn about the differences of these conditions and the causes for the variance discussed.

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thermometers, temperature, anemometers, barometers, climates

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anemometer, barometer, climate, thermometer, weather, science
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Grade
4th - 6th
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Science
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