NASA's Mission to Mars Student Challenge

We bring the wonder of NASA missions and science to students and educators to inspire and engage the next generation of explorers. We offer STEM-focused products, programs, and opportunities to teachers and educators in K-12 classrooms and at museums, libraries, after-school groups, and other educational organizations. We also provide internships and research opportunities to college students and researchers in STEM fields.> Visit the JPL Education website to learn more

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Bring students along for the ride as we explore the Red Planet with NASA's latest rover to land on Mars!

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<h2>Touchdown confirmed: We're safe on Mars!</h2><p>Watch the landing broadcast below! And learn how you can still participate in the Mission to Mars Student Challenge as we begin to explore the Red Planet. </p>

<h2>More to Explore!</h2><p>In honor of a successful Mars landing, we're rolling out two additional weeks of the Mission to Mars Student Challenge! These bonus weeks can be done any time and even extended over a longer period of time. After all, the Perseverance rover mission is planned to last more than two Earth years.  Register today to receive guided education plans with resources from NASA to engage students in the Perseverance rover mission on Mars! </p>

<h2>Join the Challenge</h2><p>Lead students in designing and building a mission to Mars with a guided education plan and resources from NASA, watch expert Q&amp;As, and share student work with a worldwide audience. </p><p>Register your class, school, education group, or family to take part in the challenge and receive:</p><ul><li>Guided <strong>education plans</strong> for elementary, middle, and high school students with standards-aligned STEM lessons and activities from NASA. Plans are flexible with your schedule and can be completed in whole or in part or in any sequence. </li><li><strong> Newsletters</strong> with links to tips and resources related to the mission phase of the week.</li><li><strong>Video conversations</strong> with mission scientists and engineers highlighting how their work relates to what students are learning – plus, ideas to kick-start the weekly challenge. Plus, links to watch recorded <strong>Q&amp;As for students </strong>from the countdown to landing! </li></ul><p><a href="https://go.nasa.gov/mars-challenge#resources" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>&gt; Learn more and explore related resources</strong></a></p>

<h2>Key Dates</h2><p><strong>Education Plans</strong> – Challenge participants receive a newsletter every Thursday with guided education plans featuring a different theme and set of lessons and activities for students to do in the week ahead as well as a video featuring a mission expert introducing the challenge of the week. If you missed any of the newsletters or videos, you can find them on the Education Plans linked below.</p><ul><li>Jan. 18-22: <a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/#education-plan.all.week1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn About Mars</a></li><li>Jan. 25-29: <a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/#education-plan.all.week2" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Plan Your Mission</a> </li><li>Feb. 1-5: <a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/#education-plan.all.week3" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Design Your Spacecraft</a></li><li>Feb. 8-12: <a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/#education-plan.all.week4" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Launch Your Mission</a></li><li>Feb. 15-19: <a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/#education-plan.all.week5" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Land on Mars</a></li><li>*JUST ADDED* Feb. 22-26: <a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/#education-plan.all.week6" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Surface Operations</a></li><li>*JUST ADDED* March 1-5: <a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/#education-plan.all.week7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sample Handling</a></li></ul>

<h2>Explore More</h2><p>Visit the <a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mission to Mars Student Challenge landing page</a> to explore more, including:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/#key-dates" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Key dates</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/#education-plan" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Education plans</a> with links to standards-aligned lessons and activities, plus weekly newsletters</li><li><a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/#resources" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">More Mars exploration resources </a>from NASA</li><li><a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/mission-to-mars-student-challenge/#faq" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FAQ</a>s</li><li>Share your photos, stories, and questions on our new <a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/share/mission-to-mars-student-showcase/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Student Showcase</a> page</li><li>Expert Talks and Q&amp;As for Educators and Students</li><ul><li>Recorded on Jan. 14 – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxJGn5lsiU8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Live Stream for Educators: Introducing the Mission to Mars Student Challenge</a></li><li>Recorded on Feb. 16 – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kraL550Pvs" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Countdown to Landing: Live Stream for High School Students</a></li><li>Recorded on Feb. 16 – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io-3sDkLlv4" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Countdown to Landing: Live Stream for Middle School Students</a></li><li>Recorded on Feb. 17 – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2kFxwrZU1g" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Countdown to Landing: Live Stream for Elementary School Students</a></li><li>Recorded on Feb. 18 – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9H1gVC5lEo" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Landing Day! Live Stream for All Students</a></li></ul></ul>

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