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Roving on the Moon

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Patrons use the engineering design process to build rubber-band-powered rovers out of cardboard.

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Hints for uses in your library	Make sure to allow enough time for patrons to be able to redesign their rovers.
Related Links	Websites: NASA: Moon to Mars Facts About the Moon NASA Spaceplace: The Moon NASA Mars Exploration Rovers The Moon's Phases in Oreos Meet the Rovers The Mars Rovers: Mars 2020 Last Mission to the Moon Apollo 11 in Real Time Last Mission to the Moon Apollo 11 in Real Time Video Clips: European Space Agency Video: Building a Moon Base NOVA video: Extreme Temperatures on the Moon NASA videos: A Day in the Life Aboard the International Space Station NASA Scientific Visualization Studio: Tour of the Moon 4k NASA 360 - Desert RATS and Analog Testing Real World: Scarab, NASA's Newest Lunar Exploration Rover The Moon for Kids - Learning the Moon: Images: Earth's Moon Pat Rawlings Space Art Some images follow the NASA media usage guidelines and may be used for educational or informational purposes. Please note the copyright status of the specific image of interest. Slideshows: Understanding Martian Resources and Environmental Constraints
Originating Source	NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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