Is a Mars Sample Return Mission Too Risky? A Public Hearing Case Study
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- Original Source:National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
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Following a public hearing format, this case study allows students to explore the scientific and public policy issues surrounding the advisability of a return mission to Mars for further sampling and, more generally, the question of whether or not there is life on that planet. The case was developed for a non-science majors course called “Great Discoveries in Science” and serves to illustrate the scientific method and the importance of interdisciplinary efforts in scientific research.
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Grade: 9 to 12, Undergraduate to Graduate
Topics: Earth & Space Science, Professional Development
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Tool for: Teachers