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Today’s Mission:

You are tasked with designing a new base for our astronauts to live in during their time on Mars. Each group will be in charge of making a section of the station which you will then assemble to form your base.

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Introduction

Mars, often called the "Red Planet," is one of Earth's closest neighbors in the solar system. We study Mars to learn more about its climate, geology, and potential for life, which helps us understand more about our own planet and the possibilities for human exploration. Currently, scientists use robotic missions, like the rovers Curiosity and Perseverance, to explore the surface, gather data, and search for signs of past life. These missions are important steps toward one day sending humans to Mars!

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Facts about Mars

Mars has Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system, nearly three times the height of Mount Everest.

Volcano

Mars gets its reddish color from iron oxide, or rust, on its surface. The planet is also known for its frequent and sometimes planet-wide dust storms.

Color

A day on Mars, known as a "sol," is approximately 24.6 hours long, very close to the length of a day on Earth.

Time

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Challenges of living Mars

Mars has a thin atmosphere – it is made up of 95% carbon dioxide and experiences frequent dust storms
Due to the thin atmosphere, a high amount of radiation waves can reach the surface
Water is primarily in the form of ice located in the polar ice caps
Mars receives less sunlight than earth, making solar panels less efficient
The planet experiences only about 38% of Earth’s gravity, which can impact astronauts health.

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Instructions

Split into groups and pick a module to design

the list is on the next slide

Cut out your module and any associated pieces. Start aligning and assembling your base!

Draw your design on the graph paper as a group – make sure it can connect with others!

Glue/Tape the modules together. Add any extra missing pieces or modules

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Modules

•Living Quarters (bedroom) Module

•Main area/Recreation Module

•Laboratory for Science Experiments

•Greenhouse/Garden

•Kitchen/Dinning Hall Module

•Medical Areas

•Airlocks

•Life Support Systems

•Rover Bay

•Weather Station

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Remember!

•The Mars base you design must address these challenges and ensure astronauts are able to survive.

•You must all collaborate to make sure every station module meets these requirements and can connect in the end.

•There must be at least 1 bathroom present on the Mars base

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Credits.

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