The Mars Rover
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About this printable The Mars Rover science reading passage, NGSS-aligned (Grades 2-4)
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The Mars Rover
As they moved to the next exhibit, Sarah saw a strange-looking vehicle with six wheels. It had a long arm with a claw at the end and was covered in solar panels.
"This is a model of the Mars Rover," Alex said. "NASA sends these robots to explore the surface of Mars. They take pictures, collect samples, and help us learn about the Red Planet."
Sarah's classmate, Tim, asked, "How does it move around on Mars?"
"Great question!" Alex replied. "The Rover is controlled by scientists on Earth. They send commands telling it where to go and what to do. It's like playing a video game, but on another planet!"
Comprehension quiz (4 questions)
1. What did Sarah see in the next exhibit?
2. What does the Mars Rover do?
3. How is the Mars Rover controlled?
4. What did Alex compare controlling the Rover to?
Common Core standards for The Mars Rover
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
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