Solar System Vehicle Design Choice Board

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🚀 Part 1: Vehicle Type Selection

Instructions: Choose ONE vehicle type from the options below. Check the box next to your choice.

1. Which type of vehicle will you design for your solar system mission?

Rocket Ship - For traveling through space to reach distant planets

Rover - For exploring the surface of planets and moons

Space Station - For orbiting and studying a celestial body

Lander - For safely landing on and taking off from surfaces

Probe - For collecting data and samples in extreme environments

2. Explain why you chose this vehicle type for your mission:

🪐 Part 2: Research Focus Areas

Instructions: Choose at least TWO research topics that will help you design your vehicle. Check all that apply.

3. Which aspects of your chosen solar system object will you research? (Select at least 2)

Atmosphere Conditions - Gas composition, pressure, weather patterns

Distance from Earth - Travel time, fuel requirements, communication delays

Surface Conditions - Terrain, temperature, gravity, materials

Size and Mass - How big is the object and how does that affect landing?

Radiation Levels - How much protection will your vehicle need?

Available Resources - What materials or energy sources are available?

4. Which solar system object will your vehicle visit?

My vehicle will travel to: _________________________

5. What is the biggest challenge your vehicle will face on this mission?

📊 Part 3: Presentation Format

Instructions: Choose ONE way to present your vehicle design and research findings.

6. How will you share your solar system vehicle design with the class?

Scientific Poster - Create a visual display with diagrams, facts, and explanations

Oral Presentation - Give a 3-5 minute speech with visual aids

3D Model Demonstration - Build a physical model and explain how it works

Digital Slideshow - Create a multimedia presentation with images and text

Mission Report - Write a detailed technical report like a real space engineer

7. What materials or tools will you need for your chosen presentation format?

8. How will your presentation help others understand why your vehicle design is perfect for your chosen solar system object?

Solar System Vehicle Design

Solar System Vehicle Design Choice Board

🚀 Part 1: Vehicle Type Selection

🪐 Part 2: Research Focus Areas

📊 Part 3: Presentation Format

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