Mars Landing Gear
by Jessica Evans
Students will build landing gear to successfully land a rover on Mars.
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GySYS0DD_ryhwmOZ8PmHPEI-y1iwLzdF/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P3: Net Force Technology 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process English Language Arts (ELA) Writing
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