It's a Mars Life
Course Overview
This year is 2030.
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After a 42-day journey from Earth, in the world's first plasma powered spacecraft, NASA's first human mission to Mars has landed. The international crew of Mars Pioneers is preparing for their 6-month scientific exploration mission.
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Unfortunately, when their return spacecraft arrived at Mars, the landing thrusters didn't deploy correctly, and the spacecraft crashed onto the planet's surface!
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After hours of hectic communication with NASA mission control, the spacecraft was declared irreparable.
A rescue spacecraft will be sent, however, it will not arrive on Mars until 2032.
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How will the crew survive on this desolate planet for two years? They must find a way to use their basic supplies to build sustainable systems capable of supporting all 5 crew members.
Can they survive - and thrive - on the harsh red plant?
Inclusions: Live NASA Tour, free launch kit, certificate upon completion
$390
FREE Launch Kit
Class:
Date:
CSAAU113
From: Mon 4 Apr 2022
To: Fri 8 Apr 2022
Time:
From: 10:30 AM SGT
To: 1:00 PM SGT
Daily
Bookings Closing: 25 Mar 2022
Available NOW!
Background on It's a Mars Life
Humans exploring and living on Mars is the next milestone in space exploration. With no breathable oxygen, no surface water, freezing conditions and no protection from the sun and dust storms, Mars is a hostile environment. Located millions of kilometers away from support from Earth, humans must be self-sufficient to live successfully on Mars. Space agencies around the world are currently developing life support systems to ensure astronauts can create their own sustainable sources of oxygen, food, shelter, water, and energy.
Source: NASA.gov
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Introduction to the Mars environment through guided learning
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Introduction to human needs in space through guided learning
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Introduction to environmental science theories
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Student-driven inquiry into Mars human colony planning
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Follow engineering design process to design and build sustainable systems
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Complete two challenges to test system design
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Summative presentation on Mars human colony plan
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Join Live NASA Tour to see the history and future of NASA spacecraft
Course Outline
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Critically evaluate the Mars environment and sustainable practices to develop an inquiry to design a Mars human colony
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Apply the scientific method with curiosity and imagination to design life support systems for Mars
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Master fundamental environmental science theories and apply mathematic in practical activities
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Collect, analyse and interpret data and demonstrate strong problem-solving techniques to refine designs and overcome challenges
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Use clear communication to demonstrate understanding of the Mars environment and sustainable practices in proposed Mars human colony plan
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Embody the practice of growth mindset principles
Learning Outcomes
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Age-group Suitability: Ages 10-13
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Small Class Sizes: Up to 20 students per class
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Prerequisite Requirements: None
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Class Format: Live online learning via Zoom. Practical activities by students at home. Interaction between teacher and students live online
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Equipment Requirments:
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Students required to supply various construction materials including everyday stationery items and household recyclables
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A list will be provided upon course confirmation.
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System Requirements:
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A computer with a camera, mic, speaker (or headphones)
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A Gmail account required for Google Class
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An Internet connection and an internet browser
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Zoom video conference application
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Course Details
