It is a Mars Life
Course Overview
It is a Mars Life is for any child who has ever wondered about life in space and for those with a passion for environmental sustainability. Using the design engineering process, and challenging their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, students will construct their own sustainable systems to support life in space. Exploring water filtration systems and harnessing solar power for a comfortable life on Mars they will learn fundamental physics theories. Guided by our certified educators, students will develop their science inquiry skills and growth mindset in a practical immersive learning environment. It is a Mars Life is specifically designed for middle school students to participate at home online through live and interactive group lesson. There will be a certificate upon completion!
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Background on It is 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.
Artist’s rendition of the Mars 2020 Mission Perseverance Rover and Ingenuity Helicopter (Source: NASA)
Background on It is 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.
Artist’s rendition of the Mars 2020 Mission Perseverance Rover and Ingenuity Helicopter (Source: NASA)
Course Outline
- Introduction to the Mars environment through guided learning
- Introduction to human needs in space through guided learning
- Introduction to environmental science theories
- Student-driven inquiry into Mars human colony planning
- Follow engineering design process to design and build sustainable systems
- Complete two challenges to test system design
- Live NASA Tour
- Summative presentation on Mars human colony plan
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of the Mars environment and real-life NASA exploration vehicles and use critical thinking to design three exploration vehicles
- Critically evaluate the Mars environment and real-life NASA exploration vehicles to develop an inquiry to design a Mars exploratory mission
- Master fundamental physics theories and mathematic equations in practical activities
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data and demonstrate strong problem-solving techniques to refine designs
- Use clear communication to demonstrate understanding of the Mars environment and basic physics theories
- Embody and practice growth mindset principles
Course Details
- Price: NT$7,990
- Age Suitability: Ages 9~14
- Small Class Sizes: 15 to 20 students per class
- Prerequisite Requirements: None
- Class Format: Live online learning via ZOOM with practical activities by students at home
- Interaction between teacher and students live online
- Equipment Requirements:
- Students required to supply various construction materials, including everyday stationery and household recyclables
- A list will be provided upon course confirmation
- System Requirements:
- A computer with a webcam, mic, speaker (or headphones)
- A Gmail account required for Google Classroom
- Internet connection and an Internet browser
- ZOOM video conference software installed
- Introduction to the Mars environment through guided learning
- Introduction to human needs in space through guided learning
- Introduction to environmental science theories
- Student-driven inquiry into Mars human colony planning
- Follow engineering design process to design and build sustainable systems
- Complete two challenges to test system design
- Live NASA Tour (Space Center Houston)
- Summative presentation on Mars human colony plan
- Apply knowledge of the Mars environment and real-life NASA exploration vehicles and use critical thinking to design three exploration vehicles
- Critically evaluate the Mars environment and real-life NASA exploration vehicles to develop an inquiry to design a Mars exploratory mission
- Master fundamental physics theories and mathematic equations in practical activities
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data and demonstrate strong problem-solving techniques to refine designs
- Use clear communication to demonstrate understanding of the Mars environment and basic physics theories
- Embody and practice growth mindset principles
- Price: NT$7,990
- Age Suitability: Ages 9~14
- Small Class Sizes: 15 to 20 students per class
- Prerequisite Requirements: None
- Class Format: Live online learning via ZOOM with practical activities by students at home
- Interaction between teacher and students live online
- Equipment Requirements:
- Students required to supply various construction materials, including everyday stationery and household recyclables
- A list will be provided upon course confirmation
- System Requirements:
- A computer with a webcam, mic, speaker (or headphones)
- A Gmail account required for Google Classroom
- Internet connection and an Internet browser
- ZOOM video conference software installed
