Knowledge/Skill Building

📊 Mars Conditions Trade-Off Mini-Lab

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Content Expertise Submission Required

Students analyze short data sets and visuals about radiation, extreme temperature swings, low gravity, dust storms, and limited resupply. The teacher models how engineers turn science information into design constraints, then pairs identify how each condition changes choices for air, water, food, shelter, or energy. Students create a constraint chart with units, limits, and possible design responses.

Plan day
Day 4
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps