Take students on a journey across the solar system with this TED-Ed companion resource about NASA’s New Horizons mission to Pluto. This packet guides learners through the scientific goals, engineering challenges, and groundbreaking discoveries of the mission. With 20 high-level discussion questions, an expanded essay prompt, and a debate exploring the value of deep-space exploration, this resource is ideal for astronomy, Earth science, physics, and STEM classrooms. Inspire curiosity and critical