Mission to Mars

CTE: Space Engineering

Grades 4-12

The crew compares different flight plans and landing points and evaluates potential equipment for survival on Mars to make informed decisions.

The crew devises strategies to slow down the spacecraft, select landing points, and gather essential supplies for survival during the Martian storm.

The crew considers different factors, such as fuel efficiency, scientific significance, and survival necessities, to justify their choices.

The crew evaluates different flight plans, landing points, and equipment options, considering the consequences of their decisions on the success of the mission and their survival on Mars.

The crew interacts with various systems, such as the rocket, orbital adjustments, and Martian terrain, to plan and execute their mission effectively.

The crew's mission involves studying and traveling to Mars, a celestial object in our solar system.

The crew's journey and orbital adjustments require an understanding of celestial motion, gravitational forces, and planetary alignment.

The crew selects equipment and landing points based on their knowledge of Martian terrain and the necessity of essential supplies for survival.

The crew considers Martian weather and geological features when identifying potential landing points.

The crew develops and implements strategies to slow down the spacecraft, select landing sites, and gather supplies during the Martian storm.