Mars Science Fair Project Ideas.

1. Build a scale model of our solar system. Where does Mars fit in the grand scheme of all the other planets
2. Explain the forces at work when Mars orbits the sun.
3. Study pictures of Mars. What new discoveries did we learn from pictures the rovers sent back versus satellite photos NASA captured before? How does the Martian landscape differ from Earth? Are there places on Earth that resemble Mars?
4. What are the features of Mars Could they support some kind of life or not?
5. Why is Mars red? Is Mars really red on the surface or is it an optical illusion? What minerals are on Mars that cause it to appear red? Relate your discoveries to things we can relate to on Earth and show pictures.
6. What have we learned in the various missions to Mars? What were the most significant discoveries? What questions did each successful mission answer and did a later mission prove these wrong?
7. What does NASA have planned for future Mars missions? Will they be able to build a Mars colony? If so, what will it look like and how are they preparing for it?
8. How long does it take to travel to Mars? When astronauts are sent to Mars, what will the trip be like? Are photographs sent back from Mars in real-time or is there a delay? How are the photos relayed to Earth?
9. How does rover work? Are the rovers still working on Mars? If you love to build things, a scale model of a rover would be a great project!