Engineering a Mars Rover (Extraterrestrial Exploration Vehicle)

In this One Time class, students will participate in a solar system themed STEM (STEAM) activity in which they create a rover to safely land on Mars.

186 total reviews for this teacher

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Completed by 75 learners

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45 minutes

per class

Meets once

7-11

year olds

1-8

learners per class

per learner

How does a “One-Time” class work?

Meets once at a scheduled time

Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

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Description

Class Experience

Welcome engineers! Join us to learn about the Mars Rover named Curiosity and develop your perseverance and problem solving skills by participating in the engineering design process as you create a rover (extraterrestrial exploration vehicle) to safely land on Mars using various craft supplies and/or materials such as recycled items collected around the house. Please keep in mind that depending on the materials and methods chosen, there may not be time to finish the project during the time...

- Students will be able to complete a STEM challenge by following the engineering design process.

- Scissors
- Glue (may want Elmer’s, Tacky, and hot glue)
- Tape (may want a variety such as scotch, masking, and duct tape)

Various STEM Supplies
*This is just a list of suggestions. Students will design their project based on the supplies they have available to them.  I find that recyclable materials work great such as small boxes and plastic containers from food packaging.

- Construction paper, card stock, craft foam, scrapbook paper 
- Yarn
- Small plastic containers (yogurt, pudding, sour cream, k-cups, medicine bottles, etc.)
- Toilet paper and paper towel tubes
- Disposable plates, bowls, cups, and silverware
- Cupcake wrappers and coffee filters
- Tooth picks, Q-tips, cotton balls
- Craft sticks, Pipe cleaners, buttons, foam shapes
- Aluminum foil, wax paper, plastic wrap
- Bubble wrap
- Styrofoam peanuts
- Styrofoam trays

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Using hot glue is optional, however, students may need assistance if you allow them to use it for their STEM project.

Teacher

Kristen Keenan

Elementary and STEM Teacher

186 total reviews

247 completed classes

About Me

Hi, my name is Mrs. Keenan, and I have been an educator since 2002. I hold NY State certifications for PreK-6th grade and for Students with Disabilities. My Master’s degree focused on inclusion and differentiated instruction.  In addition to being...