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NASA Engineering: Gaining Traction on Mars

Chicago Public Library

What would it be like to live on Mars? Using the engineering design process, work with your friends to design and test wheel and vehicle designs and materials to determine which are most effective for driving over a simulated Martian surface. Show your designs to real NASA engineers and create a video to show off your team's vehicles. This in-depth program is only for tweens in grades 4 to 8How to Attend This event takes place in person. Register by the start of the first event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardianÕs email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register.AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Age: 10—13
Cost: FREE
Type: In Person

Date + Time

Date(s): 04/04/2024 - 04/04/2024

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Registration deadline: n/a

Contact

Woodson Children's Department

(312) 747-6917

Location

Woodson Regional
9525 S. Halsted Street
Chicago,IL 60628

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