Mars Landing

That's News to Me

Low Int – Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students read about the landing of NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars and watch the accompanying video footage. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading

Vocabulary

stunning
mount
shield
primary
microscopic
inspire
leap
grainy
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