How important is accuracy? Why can't we just get close to the right answer in math? This video explains the calculations that had to be correct down to the second in order to capture the photo of the Mars rover landing. The resource goes on to detail what the rover is doing since landing and what the plan is for the first month of the mission.

Concepts

mars rover, mars, nasa

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science

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Instructional Ideas

• Research how the rover cleaned itself off and cleared the dust from various parts
• Challenge class members to drop a heavy marble from at least five feet into a pan of flour to see how much dust is put into the air and onto the marble

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware of any profanity or attacks on minorities that might be present in the comments section since it is open to anyone

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes links to all references for those that would like to go more in depth on the topic
• Connects to science and math

Cons

• None