MRC: Where is the Best Place to Measure? (Grades 3-5)

This lesson plan teaches how to select the landing site for a planetary surface investigation, using the 5E learning cycle. Students will be able to determine a landing site for their Mars rover; work with their team to summarize information and... (View More) (View Less)

Keywords: Measuring; Variables; Language Arts; Earth Systems; Science and Engineering Practices; System Models

Audience: Elementary school
Materials Cost: 1 cent - $1 per group of students

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Planetary Science

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Building for Hurricanes: Engineering Design Challenge

This activity is a short engineering design challenge to be completed by individual students or small teams. A real-world problem is presented, designing buildings for hurricane-prone areas, but in a simulated way that works in a classroom, after... (View More) (View Less)

Keywords: Structural engineering; Hurricane damage; Natural disasters

Audience: Elementary school, Middle school, High school, Informal education
Materials Cost: $1 - $5 per group of students

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Earth Science

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