Materials, Methods and Mentors T o prepare for the Marsville program, teachers are provided with a comprehensive resource package, curriculum materials and activities and Internet links. One of the most rewarding aspects of the program is the involvement of expert mentors. These volunteers work directly with teachers and students and offer real life experiences for the participants. Marsville mentors come from many organizations including McDonald Dettwiler Advanced Space and Robotics Ltd , Nortel , National Research Council , Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Centre for Remote Sensing, the Mars Society as well as many educational institutions. University students also support the program through organizations such as SEDS Canada .
Some mentors also provide online support for the development of the Mars colonies.
A full day workshop is held in the Fall for all Marsville teachers. These workshops are held locally in each of the sites involved in the CNM program. At that time, teachers are introduced to the curriculum and provided with all the necessary background. Time is spent on acquiring the appropriate Internet skills to ensure that all students are able to communicate electronically throughout the program. Phase One - Preparation for Mars Marsville encompasses educational activities inside and outside the classroom.