Jul 08 2021
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Aug 05 2021
NASA STEM Series: Mission to Mars Summer Challenge

NASA STEM Series: Mission to Mars Summer Challenge

Presented by Hutchings Museum at Hutchings Museum Institute

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!

DETAILS

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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!

Admission Info

NASA STEM Series: Mission to Mars Summer Challenge classes are included in admission ($4 children/$5 adults).

FREE with Friends & Family Pass*!

* July is your last chance to get an annual Friends & Family Pass for just $75 before the price goes up in August.  Click here to buy yours today!

Phone: 8017687361

Dates & Times

2021/07/08 - 2021/08/05

Location Info

Hutchings Museum Institute

55 North Center Street, Lehi, UT 84043

Parking Info

Parking is available in the lot south of the building and in the Legacy Center Parking area.