“Out of Sight” Remote Vehicle Activity -- Grades 5-9

Engineers and scientists tested the FIDO rover in the Mojave Desert. The rover drivers worked out of a trailer without watching the rovers. In similar fashion, in this activity students drive a remote-controlled car through a course to learn the challenges faced while trying to operate a planetary rover. They will use measurement, geometry and problem-solving skills to move through the course.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Ou...

Rover Races Activity -- Grades 5-9

Students learn the challenges of operating a robot on Mars from Earth. In this simulation, the rover drivers upload their commands to their rovers (team of three blindfolded students) to travel around obstacles on the Martian surface (red paper on the floor) and complete the mission.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Ro...