Table of Contents

Atmospheres of Earth and Mars

• The Challenge of Mars
  Please Read Me First
• Information for Teachers
  Themes and Curriculum Outcomes
• Information about Mars
  Background Reading for Teachers of all Grades
• Monitoring the Earth's Atmosphere
  Pressure, Temperature and Humidity
• Martian Dust Storms
  Convection
• The Winds of Mars and Other Planets
  Understanding the Coriolis Effect
• Assessment
  Observation Guide and Rubric for Student Evaluation
• Summary
  A Synopsis of this Unit