Build a Relay Inspired by Space Communications — NASA JPL lesson

Build a Relay Inspired by Space Communications — NASA JPL lessonScience · Engineering & Technology · Grades 8–12Lesson plan

In this intermediate-level programming activity, students will learn about light, mirrors, and optics while modeling a new technique NASA is using to communicate with spacecraft. Students will use microdevices along with light and mirrors to build a relay that can send information to a distant detector and program their detector to indicate when data is being received. Materials Laser pointer of any color (1 per group) Flat mirrors (2-4 per group) Microcontrollers with light sensors (LEGO EV3,

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