In our 2nd challenge we were learning about the Mars Rover ‘Perseverance’, which landed on the surface of Mars in February 2021. Our task today was to build a robot that could be used to explore Mars.The children asked lots of questions and took time to think about what their robot would need. Some suggestions were: wheels, cameras, sensors, treasure chests with bottles to collect samples, air tanks, antennae etc... Some children decided to work on their own while others chose to work with a partner. We all taught each other a lot. Fantastic sharing of ideas and brilliant opportunities for problem solving and collaboration. Lastly, the class had to think of suitable names to reflect the mission of their robots. These included: Endurance, Determination, Curiosity, The Collector, Hope etc... Lots of learning and lots of fun!
