Ireland Sprinkle Mrs. Erb 3rd Grade Mars Ireland Sprinkle Mrs. Erb 3rd Grade
Mars Distance from the sun: 228 million kilometers Rotation (1 day):24 hours 37minutes Revolution (1 year):1.88 Earth years
Mars Planet diameter: 6,794 km Gas or rock planet? rock planet How many moons and/or rings? Mars has two small moons.
Mars Atmosphere: Carbon dioxide Chemical iron oxide Temperature: 140 degrees
Mars Interesting Facts Recently scientists discovered enough water and ice to fill up Lake Michigan twice. The temperature on Mars is 63 degrees Celsius with a high of 20 degrees Celsius and a low of 140 degrees Celsius. The days on Mars is 24 hours 37 min.
Bibliography Mars by Gregory L. Vogt Our Solar System by Dana Meachen Ray Living On Mars by Michael D. Cole Our Solar System by Seymour Simon Astronomy Out of This World by Basner-Dangrien www.nineplanetsforkids.org www.nasm.si.edu/etp/