Please provide the following information if you are interested in participating in the 24-25 Mission to Mars.
Mission to Mars is a year long program designed for 5th grade students. Students complete hands-on, minds-on activities, called "base operations", in their classroom as they prepare for the simulated manned mission to Mars they will carry out in the spring.
New Teacher Training(First week in October): New teachers will be required to attend an 8hr in-person training where you will learn all about Mars, get detailed instructions on all classroom activities, receive materials, and win prizes!
Returning Teachers(September 18): Returning teachers must attend a Zoom meeting but are also welcome to come to the New Teacher Training.
Mid-Year Meeting(Last week in February): All participating teachers will be required to attend a 1/2 day meeting to prepare for Link-Up Day.
Link-Up Day (April/May 2025): Everyone will meet at the Albuquerque Convention Center (Mars) for the simulated manned mission to Mars.
Dates for trainings and meetings will be emailed out in August.