Astronaut Boot STEM Challenge (K-5)

$3.25

Student teams build astronaut boots using the Engineering Design Process to protect astronauts’ feet traveling to the Moon or Mars!

Grades: Kindergarten - 5th 

Teaching Duration: 90 minutes

Student teams build astronaut boots using the Engineering Design Process to protect astronauts’ feet traveling to the Moon or Mars!

Grades: Kindergarten - 5th 

Teaching Duration: 90 minutes

“This was such a fun way to finish our space unit and work on our Engineering Design standards, as well. The kids loved it! ”
— Lauren B.
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Lesson Overview

Astronaut Boot Moon and Mars STEM Activity

Student teams build astronaut boots using the Engineering Design Process to protect astronauts traveling to the Moon or Mars. Paper, bubble wrap, craft sticks, and other common supplies may be used for students to meet the constraints to protect an astronaut's feet in the harsh environment of space. Students learn about space suit design as well as history and current events of space exploration. This product has 2 options that connect students to real world STEM! Choose the Moon or Mars as the astronaut's destination and use the accompanying handouts to complete the mission!

As with many STEM activities that are student-driven, this challenge can be tailored to students of various skill levels and abilities.

Included in this product:

  • Detailed teachers guide with links to resources

  • Editable teacher slides and student handouts

  • Digital and printed STEM journals

  • Grading rubric for the engineering design process

  • STEM Career Connections

  • Real-world STEM history and science handouts

  • Student handouts to guide them through the engineering design process

  • Link to optional FREE Astronaut Helmet Sewing Activity

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