Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover Read Aloud STEM Challenge

Build your own Mars Rover!

This engineering STEM activity is designed to support STEM teachers, elementary classroom teachers, homeschooling parents, and after-school programs.

The Mars Rover STEM activity is the perfect way to teach kids about space and our solar system. They use the engineering design process to build their own Mars Rover!

After the STEM challenge is complete, students have the opportunity to write a story about their journey to Mars. There is also a planet report activity included to have students research a planet of their choosing.

It's a great companion to Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover by Markus Motum!

Material List:

  • unsharpened pencils

  • scissors

  • tape

  • color sticks, crayons, or markers

  • cardboard

  • makerspace consumables

  • Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover by Markus Motum

The story of the Mars Rover is a captivating example of the power of curiosity and human ingenuity. By engaging students with the "Curiosity: The Story of the Mars Rover" read-aloud STEM challenge, you can ignite a passion for exploration and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

This STEM Challenge encourages active learning, fosters critical thinking skills, and encourages students to ask questions. Let’s embrace the spirit of curiosity and encourage students to reach for the stars, just like the Mars Rover, as they embark on their own journeys of discovery.

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