Moon Rover - Building a solar-powered rover | Teach with space PR36
In this activity, students will compare the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy sources and non-renewable energy sources and study simple electrical circuits. Using the Moon as context students will build a small Moon rover powered by solar energy, using a small motor and a solar cell. They will also identify the main features their rover must have to go to the Moon and improve their initial rover design.
- Identify types of renewable sources of energy and understand their advantages and
disadvantages. - Identify solar energy as one of the best options for powering a lunar rover.
- Learn about the environmental conditions on the Moon.
- Sketch simple electrical circuits.
- Build a simple rover and incorporate a solar cell and a motor.
- Improve their ability to work in a group and their creative thinking.
- Learn about the purpose of lunar rovers for Moon exploration.
This classroom resource is part of a set of resources developed by ESA’s Education Office in collaboration with ESEROs to support the Moon Camp project.
In this Airbus Foundation Discovery Space animation you can explore how robots could help astronauts on the Moon. For more animations about working on the Moon visit this page.
- Arts, Physics, Science
- Age 12-19, Age 6-12, Age 6-9, Age 9-12
- Up to 2 hours
- Life in Space, Planetary Exploration, Solar System, Space Technology
