Audience
Educators, Students
Grade Levels
Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Subject
Careers, Technology, Robotics
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities, Videos
NASA Role Model: George Gorospe
NASA Center: Ames Research Center
Topic: STEM Career
Original Air Date: Aug. 18, 2021
“Failure is not an option.” This classic phrase is still important at NASA where engineers like George Gorospe are helping NASA’s robotic explorers and deep space probes stay functional and continue their mission despite the unexpected. Watch the webchat to hear Gorospe’s story.
STEM Short Activity: Robotic Arm Challenge
Objective: Make and use a model robotic arm to move items from one location to another.
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Materials Needed: Duct tape, masking tape, bowls, paper clips, string, rubber band, binder clips, barbecue skewers, brass fasteners, index cards, craft sticks
Difficulty: Moderate
Next Generation Science Standards: MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3
“NASA STEM Stars” is a webchat series. Each chat introduces a science, technology, engineering or math career, addresses a STEM topic and highlights a NASA mission. The chat includes a STEM activity that students can do at home. After the interviews, experts answer students’ questions.