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This video from BrainPOP provides an overview of the planet Mars and defines terms associated with the planet (such as asteroid, canal, and gully). There is a quiz at the end of the video that students can take online or print out and take independently.

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Access this resource at: http://www.brainpop.com/science/space/mars/

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BrainPOP creates animated, curriculum-based content that supports educators and engages students. Ideal for both group and one-on-one settings, BrainPOP can be used in numerous ways, from introducing a new lesson or topic to illustrating complex subject matter to reviewing before a test. All videos are fully compatible with PCs, Macs, projectors, and interactive whiteboards. No downloading, installation, or special hardware is required. To register for a free trial of BrainPOP, please visit: http://www.brainpop.com/store/trial_step1_new.weml

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Related Academic Standards

New York State

MST4.E.PS1.1 Students describe patterns of daily, monthly, and seasonal changes in their environment.

MST4.I.PS1.1 Students explain daily, monthly, and seasonal changes on Earth.

MST4.C.ES.PS1.1 Students explain complex phenomena, such as tides, variations in day length, solar insolation, apparent motion of the planets, and annual traverse of the constellations.

MST4.C.ES.PS1.2 Students describe current theories about the origin of the universe and solar system.