45+ ‘Mars’ Writing Prompts
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Space Exploration
Write about the possibilities of establishing a human colony on Mars in light of current space exploration endeavors.
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Space Spectacle
Imagine you have been selected to join the next Mars mission. Narrate your preparation, journey, and landing.
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Mission to Mars
Imagine being an astronaut on the first manned mission to Mars. What would be your role and why?
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Space Explorer’s Log
Imagine being the first human to land on Mars. Keep a journal entry detailing your first day on the red…
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Mission on Mars
Describe being part of a team of astronauts tasked with setting up the first human colony on Mars.
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My Trip to Mars
Imagine you are the first kid astronaut to travel to Mars. Write about your journey.
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Journey To Mars
Imagine you are one of the first kids going to live on Mars. What would your journey look like?
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Interstellar Exploration: Ethical Dilemma
Give your opinion on the ethics of colonizing other planets.
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Space Colony Sanguivore
Consider a world where a vampire is part of the first colony on Mars, and how this affects the colony’s…
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Galactic Travel Prep
Imagine you are preparing for a trip to Mars – what would you pack in your suitcase?
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Journey to Mars
Imagine being selected for the first manned mission to Mars. Write about your experiences and emotions.
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Astro-Adventures
You’re the first kid astronaut being sent to Mars. Write a journal entry about your journey to and experience on…
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Christmas on Mars
The first colony on Mars is celebrating their first Christmas. Describe their struggles and how they commemorate the day.
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Solar System Sojourn
Imagine you’re traveling through our solar system, visiting each planet. Write about your journey and what you see.
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Mission Mars
You are part of the first group of kids selected to colonize Mars. Write about your journey and new life…
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Message from Mars
You’ve discovered a hidden message from Mars. What does it say and how does your character respond to it?
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Martian Murder Mystery
Write a story about a detective on a newly colonised Mars solving the first-ever murder on the red planet.
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Colonizing Mars
Assume you are a part of the first team selected to colonize Mars. Write a diary entry detailing a day…
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Cookies from Mars
Imagine a scenario where humans can bake cookies using Martian dust. What would these cookies taste like and what strange…
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The Red Planet’s Rebellion
The Mars colonists revolt against Earth’s rule, demanding independence. Narrate from the perspective of a rebel leader.
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Terraforming Trials
You are a scientist developing the first methods for terraforming Mars. Detail the struggles and successes of your attempts.
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The Alone Astronaut
An astronaut was sent to establish the first Mars colony but loses connection with Earth. Write the chronicles of his…
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Martian Utopia
Imagine a future where Earth has successfully colonized Mars and society has been perfected. Write about a day in this…
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First Contact on Mars
Write a story where the Mars colonizers suddenly come across intelligent, previously undiscovered Martian life.
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Planetary Friendships
Write about the planets as if each one were your friend and had unique personalities.
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Martian Microbes
A group of astronauts returning from Mars unwittingly bring back harmful microbes. However, these microbes are found to cure certain…
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Magical Friend from Mars
Write your own imaginary story about a mysterious friend from Mars who visits you in your dreams.
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Love on Mars
Imagine your life as one of the first colonizers on Mars. Write a love story that blossoms amidst the red…
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Whisked Away to the Future
Create a drawing of what you envision the future world to look like and write about what a day in…
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Interplanetary Vacation
Imagine what a family vacation might be like in a time when interplanetary travel is commonplace.
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Dystopian Dreamland
Earth has become uninhabitable and the remaining human population must move to a terraformed Mars.
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Space Explorer
Imagine you are the first teenager sent on a mission to Mars. What would your journey and arrival be like?
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Meet A Martian
Imagine you’re the first human to meet an alien from Mars. What does the alien look like and how does…
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Space-Camp Letter
Pretend you’re a first-grader attending a science-oriented space camp on Mars. Write a letter home, detailing your exciting experiences and…
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Year 2050: Return from Mars
A team of astronauts return from an exploratory mission to Mars to find the Earth post-apocalyptic.
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Dream Vacation Home… On Mars
Create a description and storyline around your dream vacation home, but here’s the catch—it’s located on Mars.
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Mars Habitat
Sketch a vibrant portrait of a colonized Mars and the adventures of its first settlers.
