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In this activity, students will rotate two-dimensional figures, including rectangles, triangles, circles, trapezoids, and curves, in the augmented reality environment to form three-dimensional figures. They will explore the rotating of the figures at different distances from the axis of rotation and observe the impacts on the rotated figures.

The Chemistry of Construction

In this chemistry and engineering-based activity, students will take on the role of environmental engineers as they are challenged to investigate the best building materials for Mars. To kick off the exploration, they will look at concrete and other key construction materials used on Earth today, considering their properties, pros, cons, and environmental impact. Next, students will investigate the best way to build structures on Mars. They will learn about 3D printing—which is how structures are likely to be built—and they will consider the natural resources available on Mars that could serve as building materials. They will ultimately develop a recommendation to be used in Martian construction moving forward.

Design Thinking (Lesson 1 of 2): The Five Chair Challenge

This lesson introduces students to the basics of the Design Thinking process, complete with a hands-on activity. Get your prototyping materials ready as students design wacky chairs for users from the 1960's!

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