Mars –
Our New Home?
Think carefully about each question, and use evidence from the texts to support your conclusions. Write your answers in full sentences, and use explanations and examples where needed.
Surface Level: Find the Answer in the Text
- What are some similarities between Earth and Mars?
| They both have valleys, mountains, weather, seasons and even volcanoes and ice caps |
- Humans would find it challenging to live on Mars without what?
| water,food,shelter |
- What are the 3 things that the article says are making our planet Earth unlivable?
| Pollution, climate change and us |
Inference: Use Clues from the Text to Think of an Answer
- Explain in your own words why scientists are exploring the possibility of a move to Mars?
| If Earth gets harmed and we can’t change it we might have to move to mars |
- What are some challenges that humans would face if there was a move to Mars?
| It would take 7 months to get there |
- Why do you think plants will be so important to the terraforming of Mars?
| Because there are no living things on mars and because plants produce food like fruit’s and vegetables. |
Unfamiliar Words: Clarifying Language that may cause Misunderstanding
| Word | Sentence from the text | Definition |
| Enthusiast | A planet called Mars, located 342 million kilometres away from Earth, has captured the imagination of scientists and space enthusiasts alike. | having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. |
| Potential | Let’s take a closer look at Mars and the potential of humans moving there. | latent qualities or abilities that may lead to future success or usefulness |
| Abundant | While Earth is beautiful and abundant, we must face the reality that our actions are harming our planet. | existing or available in large quantities |
| Generate | We would need to find ways to grow food, create sustainable habitats, and generate the resources necessary for survival. | produce or create. |
Global Inferencing: Making Connections between the Text and the Wider World
Would you want to be one of the first people living on Mars?
Come up with solid reasons for your choice, and provide evidence, and examples to support your reasons.
| No, because I would rather have someone else going before me so I know what to expect when I go to mars and so I know what I need when going to mars. |