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Take a rover out for a test drive. The challenge is to build a rubber-band-powered rover out of cardboard. Individuals or groups work at making modifications to a prototype rover to increase its efficiency.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Research the Apollo lunar rover
- Run the rover in sand as opposed to a tiled floor
Classroom Considerations
- Must pre-cut cardboard pieces
- Part three of a six-part series
Pros
- The handout provides a picture of a prototype
- The activity instructs pupils to brainstorm design modification to the prototype before they start building
Cons
- None