Landing on Mars and Beyond – A 3D Printer Design Challenge

Students will utilize a 3D printer to design a landing device simulating landing men and equipment on Mars safely. Once they have settled on a design, then they will move to designing a parachute that, when attached to the lander, provides a slow, low impact landing.

Resource ID#: 150651 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, LCD Projector, 3D Printer

Instructional Time: 5 Hour(s)

Keywords: space, parachute, 3D printing

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task

Resource Collection: Lake/Sumter MSP Secondary Science

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