Cleaning up space | Teach with space PR52
In brief
How can we capture the debris that are in Space? In this classroom resource, we will learn how to make our own tentacle-like robotic arm that will help us capture debris, represented by Lego pieces. We will also compare different sticky surfaces that will help us trap the debris!
In-depth
Subject: Engineering, Design, Technology, Science
Age: 7 – 11 years old
Keywords: Design Technology, Science: Earth and Space
Learning objectives:
- Understand what satellites are and how they help life on Earth
- Be familiar with different methods of debris removal, and have a basic understanding of their mechanisms
- Be able to draw inspiration from the world around them to approach scientific problems
- Be able to recognise when and how to set up comparative and fair tests, and explain which variables need to be controlled and why
- Understand that there can be multiple ways to approach the same problem, and that each method should be tested before implementation
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