Help your class understand the importance of exploration using robots. with a resource that provides a short history of robotics as a lead into looking at Martian robotic exploration missions. The activity specifically looks at the Spirit and Opportunity Mars rovers by using information from NASA's website. 

Concepts

robotics, robots, space, mars, mars rover, design, engineering design, space exploration, technology resources

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Additional Tags

robotics, robots, robots in space

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class research the history of robotics
• Develop a timeline of robotic missions to Mars

Classroom Considerations

• The lesson assumes the class has an understanding of the characteristics of Mars and previous missions
• The third installment of a 13-part series

Pros

• There are several types of assessments
• Contains a vocabulary list with definitions

Cons

• Instruction method is unclear