Mars Challenge – unplugged computing primary resources

This collection of activities provides a series of lessons linked to computing using the context of Mars exploration. Children learn about algorithms, debugging, flow charts, repeat loops, decision trees, and how images and data are relayed. They find out about search engines, the reliability of information found on the internet and infographics. There is also a design and technology activity where children learn about the design process and design their own rovers for exploring Mars.

The resources are set in the context of the European Space Agency ExoMars mission, which includes the launch and operation of the Rosalind Franklin rover to the surface of Mars.

These activities have been provided by ESERO-UK.