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Challenge: Design a Martian

Mrs. Furumoto's 4th Grade Computer Class
Makawao, HI

Our life form is a single celled bacteria that lives in an underground cave filled with water. The microbe gets its energy from consuming carbon in carbon dioxide and water. It gives off oxygen as a waste product. The cave is located deep underground near the equator. The underground location protects it from the intense solar radiation on Mars. The bacteria is mildly bioluminescent and can be easily seen in floating in the water.

student drawing of Martian
drawing by: Alika

student drawing of Martian
drawing by:Anela

student drawing of Martian
drawing by:David

student drawing of Martian
drawing by:Dylan

student drawing of Martian
drawing by: Elijah

student drawing of Martian
drawing by:Kaycie

student drawing of Martian
drawing by:Lucas

student drawing of Martian
drawing by:Reighlynn

student drawing of Martian
drawing by:Steveena

student drawing of Martian
drawing by:Tyler

References
American Microbial Society (1999). Bacteria.
Retrieved 11/19/2003
URL: http://www.microbe.org/microbes/bacterium1.asp


Britt, R. R.. (2002) Ancient, Frozen Antarctic Life Revived, Along with Hopes for Life on Mars
Retrieved 11/19/2003
URL:http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/antarctic_life_021216.html


Chaussee, A,, O'Guinn, C.. Astroventure.
Retrieved 10/8/2003
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/projects/astrobiology/astroventure/

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