Mars Exploration Administration

Students will be given the opportunity to design a conductivity tester for astronauts to use on Mars. Students will then get to use a 3D printed tester to check common items for potential conductivity and then to redesign their tester.

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Resource ID#: 64819 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, 3D Printer
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: 3D, conductivity, tester, NASA, Mars, space, exploration, circuit, loop, electrical, components, resistor, LED, light, emitting, diode, battery, current, volt, voltage, resistance, contacts, nonconductive, non-conductive, design, budget, material, wiring, metal, explore
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) STEM Lesson
Resource Collection: STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activity

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