The Lion of Mars: A STEM Novel Study
by Katrina Darg
Students will read the novel, "The Lion of Mars", design & launch paper rockets, and then design a sustainable Mars Colony inspired by the novel. This hands-on lesson is scheduled to take around 15 days to complete.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Yy_ezSSxzq-JBfSpZe4mfGkxWaQUhlgB/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering Mathematics Geometry (G) Ratio and Proportion (RP) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature)
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