Science Context-Setting Activity: How Do Scientists and Engineers Work Together on NASA Missions? (SP1)
| Engineering | the use of creativity and knowledge of math and science to design things that solve problems |
| NASA | the National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Remote | far away or distant |
| Remote Sensing | collecting information at a distance |
| Sensing | collecting or becoming aware of information |
| Technology | an object, system, or process designed by people to solve a problem |
Science Activity 1: Introducing Mars and Remote Sensing (S1)
| CTX | Context Camera, a camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter |
| HiRISE | High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter |
| Lander | a non-moving spacecraft for exploring a planet or moon |
| Landform | a shape on the surface of a planetary body |
| Mars Helicopter | a spacecraft that flies on Mars using spinning rotors |
| Orbiter | a spacecraft designed to circle around a planet or moon without landing on it |
| Rover | a vehicle for exploring a planet or moon |
Science Activity 2: Landing Site Topography (S2)
| Topographic Map | a representation of the shape of land in an area |
| Topography | the shape of land in an area |
Science Activity 3: Mineral Fingerprinting (S3)
| Spectrometer | a technology that measures the colors of light reflected from an object |
| Spectrum | a range of colors |
Science Activity 4: Choose a Landing Site and Science Showcase (S4)
| None |