- Grade levels
- 4-8
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Topics
- Engineering, Physical Science
- Standards
- 2 aligned
Explore the properties of materials by designing a barrier that will protect a satellite from colliding objects.
Resources
Objectives:
- Design a barrier that can protect the satellite from high-velocity impacts with space debris.
- Explore design considerations based on material characteristics.
- Collect data on each material combination they test.
Standards alignment
- Engineering Design
- English Language Arts: Speaking and Listening
