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Build a Martian Rover
http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/4_class/45_pguides/pguide_902/4492_problem.html#ac ...
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In this activity students build a simulated Martian rover, a remote controlled vehicle used to explore the surface of Mars. Students will build a rover vehicle and test their remote driving abilities by observing its surroundings through a monitor display. The site also provides suggestions for extensions of this activity including further research on the Martian rovers, further research into virtual reality, and discussion questions based on the movie "Apollo 13."
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
Subject:
  • Space science
  • Technology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 1990-2003 The Chedd-Angier Production Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Each SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN FRONTIERS program is accompanied by an online teaching guide filled with science activities and educators are encouraged to download and photocopy these materials for use in the class room.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-008-223
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Understanding about scientific inquiry
      • E - Science and technology:
        • Understandings about sci. / tech.
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: The Chedd-Angier Production Company
Scientific American Frontiers Television Series