What does it take to explore our solar system? How can we design and build technology that expands beyond human capabilities?
This classroom task is designed for Year 6 Science Classes or Year 5/6 Design and Technology classes.
Learning outcomes
In this activity, students will:
- Consider what humans and human-like life needs to be able to survive
- Understand other planets are different from Earth and different from each other, and what causes those differences
- Understand technology can be (and is) used to allow exploration
- Use design thinking to create a planet exploring vehicle
Australian Curriculum (v9)
- Processes and Production skills
- Science Understanding
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Ethical Understanding
- Literacy
- Personal and Social Capability
Resources for teachers
Learn more about the Australian Space Discovery Centre's classroom suitable space activities and facilitated workshops.
