Robotix®:
Roving on MarsRobotix®:
Roving on Mars
Target Audience: Grades 6-8
Description:
Was there once life on Mars? "Robotix®: Roving on mars" is
designed to help your students learn about Mars, design and build
Robotix® exploration vehicles, and simulate the collecting and
interpreting of scientific data about the surface of Mars.
Robotix® is a motorized, futuristic construction system based on
the principles of real robotics engineering. Using imagination and
the Robotix® interlocking, interchangeable parts and motors,
students can build, power and control their own robots and space
creations.
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Curriculum materials are correlated to the National Science Standards including: |
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science as inquiry |
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physical, earth and space science and technology |
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history and nature of science |
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Science Skills: |
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Science and technology skills developed during “Robotix®: Roving on Mars” include: |
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creating/using models |
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inferring/drawing conclusions |
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recording and graphing data |
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designing structures and mechanisms to achieve specific functions |
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computer programming |
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evaluating evidence |
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Life Skills: Cooperation, science process, record keeping, communication |
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Cost: Free check out kits are available through your local ISU Extension county office or contact the E-SET office to get information on reserving a kit for check-out. |
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