Synopsis:

Flying On MarsTo fly around on the surface of Mars, a traditional aircraft would need to travel at speeds of over 250 MPH just to stay aloft in the very thin atmosphere. Taking off and landing on the rocky terrain for sample inspection and gathering would be nearly impossible. So what’s one solution? Check this out.
Running time 2:32 minutes.

Algebra in the Real World Activity:

The Distance Between Two Points
Subject: Algebra
Topics: Coordinate Systems
Grades: 6 - 12

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