Shoebox Rover-Student Kit
Design your own cool space mission with NASA’s Simple Machine Shoebox Rover! Enjoy hours of invention while investigating mission design and engineering. Explore simple and complex machines to craft kinetic rovers & instruments. Design an internal automata system to drive motions and make your creations move. This program is packed with skill-building ~ mechanical engineering, electronics, design thinking, geometry, measurement and storytelling. Fun for all ages!
Includes supplies to design 1 project. Plus, you’ll get extensive tools - video tutorials, how-to’s, inspiration & more.
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Enjoy Hours of Invention!
Ages: 2nd-8th Grade, Adult Makers
Includes supplies for 1 project
Time: 5-7 hours
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Large Shoebox
Engineering Supplies
Automata System Supplies
Simple Machines Materials
LED Lights & Batteries
Copper Tape
Craft & Decorating Supplies
Access to Project Webpage with Video Tutorials, Handouts, Inspiration & More!
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Hot Glue & Stick Glue
Scissors
Hole Punch & Thumb Tack
Ruler & Pencil
Pruning Shears, Wire Cutters or Diagonal Cutters to cut wood
Soldering Iron (Optional)
