NASA STEM Series: Mission to Mars Summer Challenge

NASA STEM Series: Mission to Mars Summer Challenge

This 5-part series immerses youth in the latest exploration of Mars.  Come engage in a journey of space exploration with hands-on activities and lessons designed by NASA!

Recommended ages: 8 – 14, but all ages are welcome!

Series classes are included in admission ($4 children/$5 adults), FREE for Friends and Family Pass holders!

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Series Schedule:
July 8, 2021 @ 1 pm: Learn about Mars
Both artists and scientists need careful observation skills to interpret and understand the scene being viewed.  This STEAM-oriented session grows kids’ skills and their understanding of the surface of Mars using basic concepts of art.
July 15, 2021 @ 1 pm: Plan Your Mission
What instruments would help you learn more about Mars and answer the questions you are curious about? In this session, learn what tools to include on a rover, and play a game to design a full mission from launch to landing.
July 22, 2021 @ 1 pm: Design Your Spacecraft
Gain the skills to think like an engineer as they construct their own rover and helicopter!
July 29, 2021 @ 1 pm: Surface Operations
Play a board game to move a rover to a spot on Mars where it can study interesting rocks, then learn to think like a scientist to describe rocks made from clay.
August 5, 2021 @ 1 pm:  Sample Handling
Get your tech on and code in Scratch to address rover and helicopter challenges. No coding experience needed!