On this date in 1976 the Viking 2 spacecraft lands at Utopia Planitia on Mars takes the first close-up, color photos of the planet's surface.

To keep students occupied when they finish an assignment early, place small boxes of books at each table. They can select a book to read when they finish early. Rotate the boxes weekly.

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