Mars Resource Transport Build Challenge
by Gina Feilbach
In this engaging lesson, students will design and build a Mars Resource Transport (basically a wagon) on wheels and axles. They have to meet build criteria based on volume and a budget for resources. The transport will be used for carrying resources on Mars to get water, food, and oxygen from different locations on Mars to the colony location.
Links to additional Mars lessons and helpful resources are included!
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-yrHrKyh8wsLMnqMobIg6JfT5hNJvUhqYZ15wB4…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science Technology 4. Innovative Designer 7. Global Collaborator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA) Measurement and Data (MD)
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