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Teach on Mars and its Moons

Teach on Mars and its Moons Poster

March 25, 2016

Learning is out of this world! Learning can take you places you've never dreamed of, including Mars and its two moons, Phobos and Deimos. No matter where we live, we can always learn something new, especially with teacher-heroes who guide us on our path, daring us to dream and grow!

In the future, Mars will need all kinds of explorers, farmers, surveyors, teachers. Join us on the Journey to Mars as we explore with robots and send humans there one day. Download a Mars poster that speaks to you. Be an explorer!

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