Moon Rover - Building a solar-powered rover | Teach with space PR36
In brief
In this activity, students will compare the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy sources and non-renewable energy sources and study simple electrical circuits. Using the Moon as context students will build a small Moon rover powered by solar energy, using a small motor and a solar cell. They will also identify the main features their rover must have to go to the Moon and improve their initial rover design.
In-depth
Languages: English, Danish, French, German, Romanian, Spanish
Age range: 8 – 14 years old
Subjects: Science, Physics, Arts
Keywords: Moon, Exploration, Rover, Solar energy, Renewable energy sources
This classroom resource is part of a set of resources developed by ESA’s Education Office in collaboration with ESEROs to support the Moon Camp project.
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