Activity (Hands-On)Grades 6 - 8
An Inflated Impression of Mars
Materials List
Each group should have:
- 3 balloons: 1 red, 1 white and 1 blue (approximately 2.5" in diameter when deflated)
- 1 meter or yard stick (groups may share)
- 1 12" ruler
- 1 calculator
- Three copies of the Planet Facts Worksheet (PDF) (one per student)