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Astro-Rover Space Science & Engineering Design Unit

You are an astrobiologist searching for extraterrestrial life in our solar system! NASA has asked you to identify a moon or planet where you would like to send a rover mission to search for life.

This STEM unit challenges students to design a rover to explore extraterrestrial life in our solar system. Students will learn about the necessary ingredients for life, research different rover technologies, and select a location in the solar system to send their rover. Teams will then apply the engineering design process to design and build a rover that can travel a set distance while carrying a sample. The lesson includes teacher instructions, student handouts, and an editable rubric. This is a great unit for an engineering showcase or research project!