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KS3 Mars mission quiz

Resource overview

KS 3
10 mins
Test your pupils' knowledge of fungi with this quiz.

Topics covered

fungi, environment

How to use this resource

  1. Display the quiz on your whiteboard for a whole class approach or print for pupils to work independently
  2. Use the teacher’s answer sheet for more information

Background

In the future there may be human settlements on Mars. This will be a challenging process.  

How will the settlers be able to grow food, make products, heal illnesses and injuries?  

Decisions will have to be made about what can initially be brought from Earth in order to make the colonisation successful. 

Should fungi be included in the initial colonisation? 

Get more out of this resource by starting the challenge

Give your key stage 3 pupils a challenge to investigate the pros and cons of fungi on a mission to colonize Mars.

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