Student teams use block coding or python to program the separate components of the Mars Sample Return mission, then combine their projects into an integrated successful mission demonstration.
Student teams use block coding or python to program the separate components of the Mars Sample Return mission, then combine their projects into an integrated successful mission demonstration.
In this intermediate-level programming challenge, students use microdevices along with light and mirrors to build a relay that can send information to a distant detector.
In this intermediate-level programming challenge, students use microdevices along with light and mirrors to build a relay that can send information to a distant detector.
In this board-game lesson, students learn basic computer programming skills by playing the roles of a Mars rover, scientist and engineer to make exploration decisions and accomplish science goals.
In this board-game lesson, students learn basic computer programming skills by playing the roles of a Mars rover, scientist and engineer to make exploration decisions and accomplish science goals.
Students design, build and program a robotic “super crawler” to transport a payload from a starting position to a target launch pad, deliver the payload in an upright position and return the robot to the starting point.
Students design, build and program a robotic “super crawler” to transport a payload from a starting position to a target launch pad, deliver the payload in an upright position and return the robot to the starting point.
In this advanced programming activity, students will construct a light-wavelength detector to model future technology for communicating with spacecraft.
In this advanced programming activity, students will construct a light-wavelength detector to model future technology for communicating with spacecraft.
