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Lesson Planet
This Marsbound! Mission to the Red Planet activity also includes:
Changing one aspect of a mission impacts all the others. Learners consider a list of criteria as they develop their own science questions related to Mars and design a solution while considering all the important systems: computer, information, communication, scientific instruments, etc. while adjusting for mass, power, and budget constraints.
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CCSS:
Designed
NGSS:
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Post the background knowledge slideshow and video to a class website for pupils to prep before the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Consider combining with other lessons from the publisher's Engineering in the Classroom set of lessons
- Requires specific materials and time for set up
Pros
- Adaptable to different grade levels
- Includes all necessary materials
Cons
- None