Pupils needing extra support

• Could use the calculation station to follow the step-by-step method for converting and comparing distances by checking each stage before moving on, reducing cognitive load during the maths element of the lesson.
• Could draw a labelled diagram of Earth and Mars to represent distance visually by annotating key facts instead of recording full written explanations.

Pupils working at greater depth

• Should use devices with internet access to calculate how long a signal takes to travel from Mars to Earth by applying their understanding of distance and data transmission to explain the delay.
• Should use prompts or sentence stems (for example, This data could be used to…) to explain at least two non-obvious purposes of Mars Rover data, such as planning future missions or monitoring environmental conditions.
• Could research the cost of a Mars mission and compare it to a familiar real-world cost to reinforce the value of the data transmitted.