What would it look like to live off-Earth?
This classroom task is designed for Year 7 to Year 10 Science or Design and Technologies classes.
Learning outcomes
In this activity, students will:
- Identify what humans need to live and thrive and identify the difficulties of living on the Moon or Mars.
- Use a design process construct a model of a Lunar or Martian habitat that would solve one of the problems that makes it difficult to live in space.
- Evaluate and improve their modelled solution.
Australian Curriculum (v9)
- Processes and Production skills
- Science Understanding
- Science as a Human Endeavour
Resources for teachers
Learn more about the Australian Space Discovery Centre's classroom suitable space activities and facilitated workshops.
Main image caption: Artist's impression of a Mars living environment. Credit: Bruce Moffett | Adelaide University.
