How do NASA engineers and designers think and what problems are they trying to solve right now?

Those are the questions we’ll take on in this virtual workshop led by a MODA instructor.

We’ll learn how lunar landings work and talk about the ways that robots help us with space exploration. We’ll also talk about some of the challenges facing NASA engineers and designers now and try our hand at solving them.

Along the way, students will get familiar with a free, online, computer-aided design programming that they can keep using for other projects even after this workshop!

During this virtual workshop, students will:
Learn about and build upon established knowledge about outer space, especially the moon and lunar landings

Tackle design problems that NASA engineers are facing right now and try to come up with solutions

Become familiar with an easy-to-use and free computer-aided design (CAD) program that they can keep using even after the workshop

Learn how design impacts space exploration

Discuss design and engineering careers related to space exploration

Become familiar with engineering design processes and design thinking processes

Give and receive constructive feedback

Equipment needed:
A way to connect virtually via Zoom, Teams, or another platform (MODA can provide this if you cannot)

A laptop and a mouse or a tablet for each student

Each student will need to create a free account on TinkerCad.com prior to the workshop. They can keep using this after the workshop for other projects!

Learning standards:
Coming soon!

Cost: $200 / Free for Title I Schools:
a preliminary call between a classroom teacher and a MODA educator to find out what’s most interesting and appropriate for your class and to discuss technical requirements

2 hours of virtual instruction by a MODA educator

handouts that can be copied and shared with your class

suggested projects that your class can do after the trip to keep learning and exploring

a follow-up call between a classroom teacher and a MODA educator (if desirable) to ask questions

a classroom creative packet from MODA with the materials necessary for students to prototype during their workshop

MODA educators are happy to collaborate with you to adapt this content to the needs of your group.

Logistics:
Duration: 2 hours

Registrations that are cancelled 2 weeks prior to the workshop, class or school program will result in a refund of 50%. No refunds will be available for cancellations less than 2 weeks prior to the date of the workshop, class or school program.

Group size: 30 max

Have any questions or want to inquire about bringing this online workshop to your classroom? Please click below and fill out the form and we’ll get back to you right away.