Cleaning up space | Teach with space PR52

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!

Languages: English, French

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