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Mars Rover-Surface Operations

2 Labs

Help scientists by coding the 123 Robot to collect samples on Mars!

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123 Robot on the surface of Mars looking for samples.

Lab 1

Collect a Sample

Total Time: 40 minutes

Create a project where the 123 Robot drives to collect a sample on Mars.

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123 robot with three rings in front of it, representing samples to be collected by the robot. White dotted lines extend from the robot to the samples.

Lab 2

Collect and Bury Mission

Total Time: 40 minutes

Code the 123 Robot to complete a challenge to collect several samples and bring them back to the base so the samples can be returned to Earth.

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