The Mars Diary resources are a comprehensive series aimed at helping KS2 students find out more about the planet Mars, as well as the challenges and opportunities that will be involved in exploring our Solar System. There are six chapters that make up the Deep Space Diary; together they provide over 60 hours learning, but individual activities can also be undertaken.

Each chapter includes multiple activities, with student worksheets, videos, and teacher guidance.

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Mars Diary Chapter Five: Sustainable Living

‘Design a city that has everything you'll need for a happy, productive and safe life on Mars.’

In this chapter students work out they could overcome Martian conditions to create a sustainable habitat, including

  • mapping what is required by a community,
  • designing buildings/domes that...

Mars Diary Chapter Six: Mars and Beyond

‘Before you set off on your next space adventure, tell the people back on Earth why Mars is worth a visit.’

In this concluding activity students are encouraged to summarise their findings from the other five chapters, by:

  • creating a poster about space tourism,
  • drawing/writing a comic...

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