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2. Prepare the Giant Mars Map by labeling it with coordinates A-Z (or as far as needed)
across the top of the map, spaced ten centimeters apart. Do the same down the left side
of the map in ten-centimeter increments using numbers 1-50 or as far as needed. This will
allow students to find the coordinates of where they believe the photographs are located
on the Mars Map for the Exploration.

3. Students will work with a partner to complete this investigation. The first thing the groups
will do is lay out all of the photographs and examine them closely.

4. Next students will create a chart in their STEAM notebooks with two columns and multiple
rows. The columns will be labeled “picture number” and “coordinates”. Explain to students
how to read coordinates on a map (example A12, B5, etc.).

5. Ask students to work with their partner to find the location of each of the photos on the
Mars Map. Once located, they will record the closest coordinate in their notebooks.

EXPLANATION

1. At the conclusion of the activity, have students record their findings on a classroom collective
chart on the board. Have student groups with different findings discuss and go back to the
map and check their work.

EXTENSION

1. Have students go back to their K-W-L charts and record their learning. Ask them to write
one question they would like to explore further and have them share their questions with
the class.

EVALUATION

1. During this lesson, the teacher is encouraged to use formative assessment such as questioning
and examining student responses/notes throughout the lesson to elicit evidence of learning
and deepen student understanding. Teachers may wish to grade student handouts and
notebooks to formally assess student understanding.

2. Teachers are encouraged to create their own grade-level and ability-level assessment so
as to best meet the needs of their students.

Giant Destination Mars Map Teacher’s Guide
Lesson 8 P. 2