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Challenge: Design a Martian

Ms. Neme Alperstein
Team 2

student drawing of alien

Explanations of the diagram according to the corresponding numbers:
1. Antennae- the antenna are used for smelling anything interesting on Mars
2. Suction Cups- suction cups are used to climb rocks.
3. Leg Suction Cups- used to stay on the floor during windstorms.
4. Veins- used to bring energy all over body
5. Internal heating- used for keeping blood warm in cold air.
6. Gills- used for filtering space into breathable air.
7. Brain- used to use body parts in right function and sonar rays.
8. Nose Drill- used for breaking rocks about size of Martian
9. Eyes- eyes have photoreceptors to see UV rays.
10. Arms- used for grabbing interesting items on Mars.
11. Legs- used for walking.
12. Oil Glands- gives waste and nutrients to soil.
13. Stomach- used for sorting energy to body.
14. Mouth- used for grinding rocks and absorbing nutrients from soil.
15. Tail Drill- used for breaking rocks smaller than the Martian.

Student drawing of bateria form

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