Materials List:
Edible Rovers – High School
https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/cub_mars_lesson03_activity2
Each group needs:
- 2 tablespoons of cake icing
- 1 sheet of 18" x 18" wax paper
- 2 sheets of paper towels
- 2 plastic straws
- 1 plastic knife
- 1 plastic spoon
- 6-8 toothpicks
- Graphing calculator (if using Algebra 2 Worksheet)
- 2 Edible Rover Worksheets (for appropriate math option: Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2)
- 2 Rover Scientific Instrumentation Options – Math Worksheets
- 3 Graham Crackers (body)
For the class to share (divided between student groups):
- Various types of candy/cookies
- Card board or paper plates
- Straws
- Foil
Note: The following types of candy/cookies are excellent for this activity: Oreo's™, Kit Kat™ candy bars, string licorice, gumdrops, peppermint candies, Life Savers™, marshmallows, jelly beans, Fruit Roll Up™ snacks (blue and yellow).