Frequently Asked Questions Thousands of web sites for educators and students. Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. The hands-on activities in this simulation are designed to increase student awareness of the scientific, technical, and social concepts that are involved with future space exploration. Five independent teams of students research, develop, design, and build a five unit human habitat for 25 crew members on Mars.
Academic content is multi-disciplinary with an emphasis on math, science, and technology.
Activities are designed using the Challenger Center Model, which emphasizes the elements of teamwork, creative and critical problem solving, and responsible decision making. The teacher's guide contains a mission overview, information on the mechanics of the class activity, and information on how to create teams and utilize activity materials, as well as background science and technical information that corresponds with each of the five mission manuals. The simulation follows guidelines outlined by the National Science Education Standards in draft form. Two charts contained in the teacher's guide classify the level of instruction provided for intended outcomes and science curriculum content. ENC does NOT distribute this resource.