READY TO GO TO MARS?
Through the Giant Mars Map™, kids get to sit, stand, walk, play and learn together on the Red Planet! Students perform fun projects like building personally designed space ships and learning the names of craters and land masses on Mars. Their eyes are opened to the amazing opportunities that lie ahead for them in this new world of space exploration.
MARS Map Overview
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Target Age Group: K-12 students
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Active Learning: Students work in collaborative, real world-based teams to complete the integrated series of research and challenges.
- Large Vinyl Floor Map: The Giant Mars Map™ displays the topography of Mars, cartography, landing sites, a historical Mars mission timeline and Mars/Earth comparative data.
- Learning Opportunities: Martian topography, solar system, Earth-Mars comparison, historical and future Martian exploration, cartography, coding, teamwork, reading skills and kinesthetic skills
Each Base includes
- 1 durable vinyl map, 33.5’ x 15’
- Standards-aligned lesson plans
- 1 LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set
- 15 books Welcome to Mars
- Two-hour virtual professional development
GiantMARS Map Starter KiT
Bring space exploration to any classroom or homeschool with our budget-friendly Giant Mars Map™ Starter Kits with lesson plands designed for elementary students.
Each Giant Map Starter Kit includes
- 4′ x 8′ vinyl Giant Mars Map™
- Five accompanying standards-aligned STEM lessons
- Free sign up for any professional development session
For $1,000, the Giant Map Starter Kit is perfect for educators ready to inspire the next generation of explorers.
MAP PACKAGES
Learn more about acquiring your own map!
Each Giant Map bundle is available with bulk or district pricing options. Start your journey today by reaching out to us at the button below.
Grant Repository for Educators
Our partner, the Space Foundation, provides a comprehensive grant repository list that can help you find funding opportunities for programs run by the Aldrin Family Foundation. If you need any clarification or assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our grant writer, Dr. Kristina Otero at kristina@aldrinfoundation.org.