Do other planets have seasons similar to Earth? SciShow Space introduces recent research from the Curiosity rover as part of a playlist that explores the galaxy. First, Hank Green explains the seasons on Mars and what it means for methane specifically. Then, he offers tantalizing details about organic molecules scientists found. 

Concepts

mars, organic molecules, methane

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Read the most recent updates from the Curiosity rover
• Highlight the difference in organic versus living

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of Mars, organic molecules, and methane

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes closed captioning for the hearing impaired
• Provides links to all sources for extending the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4