Favorite Demonstration: Seasonal Size Variations of Martian Polar Caps | NSTA

Favorite Demonstration: Seasonal Size Variations of Martian Polar Caps

Journal of College Science Teaching—October 2000

This demonstration vividly illustrates seasonal size variations of Martian polar caps. It is particularly useful during the astronomy section of a physical science course that follows the chemistry and physics sections. Several questions accompanying the demonstration help students to assimilate knowledge covered previously in the course. In addition, the classroom activity is hands-on and encourages inquiry and investigation by students.

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