| Activity |
Description |
| Balloon Scale Model
|
Students use a ping pong ball, string and balloons to create
a scale model of the Earth, Moon and Mars. The scale model
is accurate for both the size of the objects and the distance between
them. |
Touchdown!
|
This lesson introduces students to the science behind landing
a rover on the surface of a planet. The science is presented
both through Newton's Laws and Conservation of Momentum, so that
you use what fits best in your course. Next, the lesson
introduces students to the engineering design process that they
can use to develop an entry, descent and landing system that will
protect an egg. |
| Balloon EDL System
|
Build a replica of the Entry, Design and Landing system for
the Mars Exploration Rovers using newspaper, string, cardstock,
tape and balloons. Detailed directions and a template are
included. You will need to photocopy the template on heavy
paper. |
