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May 1
🚀 Mars Mission
🎯 Learning Goals:
Learn why NASA wants to send humans to Mars
Explore what challenges astronauts face
Use VEX robots to simulate Mars rover tasks
Practice problem-solving and teamwork
Discussion
Objective: Spark curiosity and set the stage
🗣️ Ask students:
What do you know about Mars?
Why do you think NASA wants to send people there?
What would we need to survive?
Would you want to be one of the first astronaunts on Mars?
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🧠 Show a few images or fun facts from the
The journey to Mars takes 6–9 months
Mars has dust storms, low gravity, and no breathable air
NASA plans to use robots and build habitats
Design & Code Your Rover
Objective: Frame the activity
🛰️ “Today, YOU are Mars rover engineers! You’ll program your rover (VEX EXP) to complete a mission on Mars!
📋 Sample Rover Mission Options:
Explore a rocky path (drive through a taped course)
Avoid danger zones (navigate around red areas or cones)
👩💻 In small groups (2–3 students):
Use the VEXcode EXP app to program the robot
Test, debug, and adjust as needed
Encourage roles: driver, coder, tester
🎯 Tips:
Keep it simple for younger students (drive blocks, turns)
Older students can add loops, sensors, or variables
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