Professional Level: Mission to Mars
Created by: APICS: The Association for Operations Management
Story:
It has been your dream since you first saw 'Star Wars' to be an astronaut when you grow up. When you are given the privilege to represent your class for a science project, you don't want to miss this golden opportunity. You have always wanted to stand out from the crowd and do things that are not possible by other kids. You take it as the challenge of a lifetime. Your mission is to reach Mars and set up a satellite there. After that you have to carry a rock back to Earth for testing purposes. You have been given an incredible spaceship designed with the most advanced system for travel. You are looking forward to accomplishing this mission. The only thing is, you have to think carefully, push yourself a little more and give your best shot to make your dream come true. You have to completely prepare yourself and overcome all the challenges on your way with a lot of effort. If you’re successful in this project, you will win a prestigious scholarship from the President of United States of America.
Description:
You have to start your space ship from the launch pad on Earth. Then, you must travel down the slope away from the Earth. After coming down the slope you have a rough path ahead. First, you have to cross a bridge and then you have to pick up the satellite and carry it through the tunnel. Once you come out of the tunnel you have to place the satellite in the drop box. When you move forward, collect the rock and carry it back to earth for testing purposes. When you reach the launch pad, eject the rock away from the platform.
Bill of Materials:
Sr. No Material required Specifications Availability of Material Approx Cost 1 Wooden Base 80” X 40” X 0.5” Black board Home Depot $14 2 Satellite Platform 5”X5”X1” Any Used Card board $0 3 5”X6”X1.1” Any Used Card board $0 4 Tape ¾” vinyl yellow electrical tape Home Depot $3 5 White Card board 20”X30” (2) Wal-Mart $5 6 Satellite 2x2 ( 3 in no) - 8x8 ( 2 in no) - Lego Bricks Lego Plates $0 7 Rock Approximately R1 Any crushed paper $0 8 Wooden pillars for the Ramp Used wooden pieces $0 9 Duct tape Red color Wal-Mart $3 Total $25
Note: The Yellow tape is centered on the track.
Red tape is used on the ramps to provide a smooth transition between the ramp and the platform.
Pillars are located under the platforms as needed.
Scoring Table:
Task Points Down ramp 50 Touch bridge 50 Up ramp of bridge 100 Down ramp of bridge 50 Touch the satellite 50 Collect the satellite 100 Exit the tunnel 100 Place the satellite in drop box 100 Collect the rock 150 Round final corner 50 Touch ending ramp 50 Up ending ramp 100 Eject rock from spaceship (must go off platform) 50 Total Points Possible 1000
Drawings:
Top View
Side View
Front View
Isometric View
Drop Box
Drop Top
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