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Why is Mars red?
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Why is Mars red?
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It can be very difficult to build a working robot that moves like a human. These are having trouble walking!
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But we are getting much closer. Look at this robot run! How else could robots move like humans?
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People have built robots that can do gymnastics! There were even robots in the 2018 Olympics!
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Not all robots are like people! Here are robots that look like dogs. What do you think they could be useful for?
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It can help do dishes and even open doors. People are training the robot dogs to do more things every day!
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Some robots fly! If you could create a flying robot, what would you want yours to look like?
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Scientists made this flying robot look like a butterfly!
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People have even invented swimming robots! What are some ways that a swimming robot could be useful?
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This swimming robot can fit into tight spaces. It’s great at fixing broken machines and pipes underwater!
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Robots that look like fish can get up close to REAL fish without scaring them. Now we can study fish better!
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This person made a silly robot arm that makes a mess, but how might robot arms or hands actually be helpful?
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Robot arms could cook for you! Imagine if one of these was in your home or in a restaurant!
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Robotic fingers can do delicate tasks like surgery, helping people who are sick! Look at this one practice on a grape.
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Lesson narration:
English Spanish

Grades K-5

Current Events And Trending Topics

Mars & Rocks

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Overview

In this mini-lesson, students learn about the planet Mars and how the rocks on the surface contribute to the planet's color.

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5 mins

Grades K-5

Current Events And Trending Topics

Mars & Rocks

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Why is Mars red?

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