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Task Description: Building a Space Lander to visit the Moon
The aim of the P.5 STEM project was for students to design and build a ‘Space Lander’ to protect two ‘astronauts’ trying to reach the Moon. The students were presented with a scenario from NASA, explaining the need for the design of the Space Lander. The students were challenged with working cohesively in a group to: identify, and the best use of, different materials to absorb the shock of the landing to help the astronauts land safely; record the results of each trial; analyse results to modify and improve the design.
Student's work
Caleb Hayley Anson Colette
Student's Reflection
The aim of our project was to land the space lander safely without the marshmallows (astronauts) falling out. During the project, we had to overcome some challenges which included, working out the best way to design and build our lander, and also the time constraints in which we had to build the model. We were able to overcome these challenges by researching how previous models were built to give us some ideas on how to build ours. This also helped to speed up the design process.
The most enjoyable part of the project was when we were able to successfully land our space lander on the floor without the marshmallows falling out.
Teacher's Comment
The STEM group were able to carry out the whole project very well. Before designing the model, the students delegated roles to each other meaning each student had an important responsibility each week. It was evident to see the students were able to overcome the challenges they faced successfully. Knowledge of the model they were going to build, was a major concern for the students initially, but the students were able to overcome the challenge by researching past successful models which helped them to construct ideas of their own.
Overall the STEM group worked cohesively to design and build a successful Space Lander.
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