Mars Exploration Debate

Glowing green spherical robot called a Sphero SPRK+ sitting on a wooden table. Behind it is a small LEGO brick structure.

Learning Goals

Learning Goals:

  1. Students will identify high quality scientific information through research that represents multiple sides of an argument.
  2. Students will communicate a predetermined side of an argument verbally, using evidence to support their claims.
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Lesson 3 of 6 / Time: 2 periods of 50 mins

Students will research and then debate about the value of Mars exploration through robotic and/or human missions using a debate structure.

 

Solar Sphero SPRK+

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