Printables and Resources About Mars

Published:
December 6, 2020

Annette Breedlove

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If you’re studying about the Solar System in your homeschool this year, you will likely learn about the 4th planet, Mars.

The planet gets its name from Roman god of war and is also known as the Red Planet because of it’s reddish color due to the effect of the iron oxide on the surface, which can be seen with the naked eye (on a clear night) from Earth.

Although he days and seasons are similar to those of Earth, humans could not live on the planet – at least not naturally.

Mars has a thin atmosphere, which would be a problem for humans to breathe, but the planet does have valleys, deserts, and polar ice caps similar to Earth. So while it may be fun to explore, it definitely isn’t a destination for living.

There are many more facts to learn about this fascinating planet, which you can find in these printable and resources about Mars.

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Do you know how many missions have been sent to Mars?

Did you know Mars is the second smallest planet being only larger than Mercury?

Do you know if the water found on Mars would sustain human life?

Although Mars isn’t the closest planet to Earth, it is the most explored by modern space programs. Maybe because its atmosphere is so close to that of Earth, or maybe because of its reddish color – who knows. But we know far more about Mars than most other planets in our solar system.

I think that’s what makes it so fascinating to read and learn more. With the far away planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune – being light years away, it is hard to know much about them.

Recommended Resource: The Astronomy Student Notebook

Using a combination of written narration, drawing, & labeling, The Astronomy Student Notebook will take your student on a journey into our amazing universe. Students will study the heavenly bodies and ponder the mysteries and marvels of the sun, planets, moon, stars, and more.

the Astronomy Student Notebook workbook cover with background image examples of worksheets from the book

Use these printables and resources to help you explore and learn more about Mars, the Red Planet, as you study your way through our Solar System and the Milky Way galaxy!

FREE Interactive Virtual Launch Packet from Mars Exploration Program (NASA)

Know Your Planets: Mars Worksheet from Education.com

Fun Mars Facts for Kids from Itsy Bitsy Fun

Learn About the 2020 Mars Mission for Kids from Woo Jr.

Mars Mission 2020 Perseverance Rover Printables from Kids Activities Blog

Planet Mars Facts Color and Copywork from The Multi Taskin’ Mom

samples of Mars Notebooking Pages

Planet Mars Worksheet from All Kids Network

Astronomy Quiz – Mars from School of Dragons

Mars Coloring Page from Education.com

Inside Mars Coloring Page from Enchanted Learning

Layers of Mars Worksheet from Kids Academy

Journey to Mars – Plan Your Own Trip Printable from Adventures in Mommydom

Mars Notebooking Pages from Year Round Homeschooling

samples of Mars Notebooking Pages

 

I was able to find quite a few FREE (and a few paid) resources from Teachers Pay Teachers!

Earth and Space Science | Mars Rover STEM Activity from Get Caught Engineering – STEM for Kids

Worksheet: Solar System, About Mars from Travis Terry

The Solar System // Mars from Mr. Strickland’s World

Mission to Mars STEM Challenge from Nathan Taylor

Mars Rover Curiosity Coloring Pages from Better Science Teaching

The Mars Rover Curiosity Character Trait Education from The Primary Pal

Mission to Mars – Prepping for Launch from Viola Math Mania

Virtual Field Trip: Mars {Distance Learning – Google Slides} from Chi Chi’s Corner

Science: Mission To Mars Project from Meaningful Teaching

All About Mars Word Search from Puzzles to Print

The Solar System: Planet Mars Research Unit with PowerPoint from Double Dose of Learning

Reading Passage – Mars Climate Orbiter: Metric System Mishap (FREEBIE) from The Modern Science Class

Mars Rover Autobiography from Miss Lau’s Free Elementary Resources

 

Mars Hands-on Learning & Activities

Mars Activity using BrainPOP- Free from Canopy Science (TpT)

3D Mars Colony — What would life on Mars be like? from Artistry of Education

Edible Mars Soil Space Experiment from Preschool Powol Packetsimage of child playing in "Martian" Soil (Science Experiment)

Books to Read about Mars

Welcome to Mars: Making a Home on the Red PlanetWelcome to Mars: Making a Home on the Red PlanetWelcome to Mars: Making a Home on the Red PlanetAdventure to Mars: Rocket Kids (Earth's Youngest Explorers Discover the Galaxy)Adventure to Mars: Rocket Kids Adventure to Mars: Rocket Kids (Earth's Youngest Explorers Discover the Galaxy)NASA Mars Mission for Kids: A Space Book of Facts, Activities, and Fun for Ages 7-12 (Woo! Jr. Kids Activities Books)NASA Mars Mission for Kids: A Space Book of Facts, ActivitiesNASA Mars Mission for Kids: A Space Book of Facts, Activities, and Fun for Ages 7-12 (Woo! Jr. Kids Activities Books)Can We Live on Mars? Astronomy for Kids 5th Grade | Children's Astronomy & Space BooksCan We Live on Mars? Astronomy for Kids 5th GradeCan We Live on Mars? Astronomy for Kids 5th Grade | Children's Astronomy & Space BooksYou Are the First Kid on MarsYou Are the First Kid on MarsYou Are the First Kid on MarsCuriosity: The Story of a Mars RoverCuriosity: The Story of a Mars RoverCuriosity: The Story of a Mars RoverMission to Mars: STEM book w/ math problems for 3rd grade readers (Grade 3 Reader, 32 pages) (Mathematics Readers)Mission to Mars: STEM book w/ math problems for 3rd grade Mission to Mars: STEM book w/ math problems for 3rd grade readers (Grade 3 Reader, 32 pages) (Mathematics Readers)Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True Story (Paula Wiseman Books)Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True StoryMousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True Story (Paula Wiseman Books)Life on MarsLife on MarsLife on Mars

 

 

 

 

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