This activity is designed to stimulate creative thinking. There are no right or wrong answers. After completion, have students discuss how they designed their spacecraft. This allows sharing of problem solving strategies. Write a story about the spacecraft or explain its mission.
Students design their own spacecraft and science objectives.
Assign each student to bring in a different food item. Ask PTO or Home School Association to provide funding. Use cooperative learning and have one group of 3-4 students design all spacecraft with one set of materials. Organize a bake sale to fund the project. Purchase bulk food items when possible.