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Mars Rover - Perseverance

Using the NASA link below, choose one resource to examine from the site, e.g. news article, then write a summary or commentary about its contents. The choice must relate specifically to the new Mars Rover Perseverance. Your written response should contain a clear indication of the resource to which you are referring, e.g. According to the article: " NASA’s Next Mars Rover Is Ready for the Most Precise Landing Yet." Spelling and grammar are to meet 6th Grade expectations. Write your response in Google Docs first then copy and paste into the Blog. Leave your class number at the end of your post to receive credit for your comments. https://www.nasa.gov/perseverance This blog response due date is: Friday, February 26.

Robot Adaptations for Use in Space

Click on the link below and read the article about the development of specialized robot grippers copied from nature and how they are likely going to be useful in reducing space junk. Write a summarization of the article mentioning at least three (3) relevant facts that appeared in the article itself. After writing your comment (in Google Docs), copy and paste into the blog. Be sure that spelling and grammar are consistent with what is expected of a 6th Grade student. Leave your class number (only) at the end of your post to receive credit. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/robot-grippers-imitate-gecko-feet-help-nab-space-junk This blog response due date is: Friday, February 26.