Mars Exploration
Want to be a Mars Explorer? Discover the harsh Mars environment and some of the ways humans are exploring the red planet. Using NASA's Perseverance Rover and Ingenuity Helicopter as inspiration, students will design their own Mars exploration mission and the vehicles they'll need to fulfil their goals
Inclusions: Launch Kit with Space Academy t-shirts and more fun
Mars Base 1
Imagine working at NASA’s first ever Mars science base – Mars Base 1. What work will you do? What will you wear? How will you communicate with Earth? Tackling some of NASA’s current issues, students will fire their imaginations and develop their problem-solving skills working to answer these questions and more!
Inclusions: Launch Kit with Space Academy t-shirts and more fun
It's a Mars Life
What would it be like to live on Mars? Using their knowledge of Mars and sustainability know-how, students will learn how to support the first-ever Mars human colony. Exploring human needs to survive on the harsh red planet, students will design sustainable systems for energy, drinking water, food and waste.
Inclusions: Launch Kit with Space Academy t-shirts and more fun
Mars Exploration
How do rockets and helicopters fly? Has there been, or is there life on Mars? This hands-on course is perfect for middle-schoolers who are curious about STEM, space or discovering new worlds. Guided by our certified educators, students develop their science inquiry skills and a growth mindset in a practical immersive learning environment. Using their imaginations and nurturing their problem-solving skills, students use the engineering design process to develop a helicopter and rover, then stretch their thinking to design a Mars exploration. With challenges that help students learn fundamental physics theories and science processes, Mars Exploration is specifically designed for students to participate at home online through live and interactive group lessons.
There will be a certificate upon completion!
Space exploration has come a long way since the first man walked on the moon in 1969. Today, the boundaries are being pushed and humans are being challenged to look further and farther into space. Exploring Mars is the space industry’s next milestone and the findings will benefit humankind, presenting endless opportunities. With current advancements in technology, engineering, and robotics, uncovering the mysteries of Mars has never been more possible.
Introduction to the Mars environment through guided learning
Introduction to NASA’s Mars exploration vehicles through guided learning
Introduction to fundamental physics theories
Student-driven inquiry into Mars exploration mission
Follow engineering design process to design and build Mars exploration vehicles
Complete two challenges to test vehicle design
Summative presentation on Mars exploration mission
Apply knowledge of the Mars environment and real-life NASA exploration vehicles and use critical thinking to design three exploration vehicles
Critically evaluate the Mars environment and real-life NASA exploration vehicles to develop an inquiry to design a Mars exploratory mission
Master fundamental physics theories and mathematic equations in practical activities
Collect, analyse and interpret data and demonstrate strong problem solving techniques to refine designs
Use clear communication to demonstrate understanding of the Mars environment and basic physics theories
Embody and practice growth mindset principles
Introduction to the Mars environment through guided learning
Introduction to NASA’s Mars exploration vehicles through guided learning
Introduction to fundamental physics theories
Student-driven inquiry into Mars exploration mission
Follow engineering design process to design and build Mars exploration vehicles
Complete two challenges to test vehicle design
Summative presentation on Mars exploration mission
Available Now! with FREE Launch Kit
December School Holidays (Malaysia)
> CSAAU008: Dec 14 – Dec 18, 2020 (11:00 am – 1:30 pm MYT)
Do check out our Calendar for more classes
Available Now! with FREE Launch Kit
Mars Base 1
In a hands-on adventure, middle-schoolers will ignite their interest in STEM and space and may even discover their future career working in space or on Mars! Students will learn what it takes to survive in space, with our trained and certified educators guiding them in the engineering design process to create part of their own space suit. They will also participate in a fun team challenge, working together to lead their own Mars rescue mission. These challenging activities will stretch students’ existing abilities and develop their growth mindset in a practical and immersive learning environment. Mars Base 1 is specifically designed for middle school students to participate at home online through live and interactive group lessons.
There will be a certificate upon completion!
Once a thriving planet featuring liquid surface water, today Mars is a cold, harsh and barren desert planet. It’s hoped that samples from the Mars 2020 Mission will prove that life once existed on Mars and could again. NASA is preparing to send humans to Mars on a scientific mission of discovery. Space scientists and engineers are now developing equipment including spacesuits and communications systems to ensure future astronaut safety as they work in the hostile Martian environment.
Introduction to human space survival through guided learning
Introduction to NASA’s Deep Space Communications Network through guided learning
Introduction to fundamental physics theories
Effective teamwork and student-driven inquiry into Mars rescue mission
Follow engineering design process to design and build elements of a spacesuit
Complete two challenges to test spacesuit design and learn physics theories
Summative presentation on Mars rescue mission
Critically evaluate the Mars environment and requirements for human space survival to develop an inquiry to design a Mars rescue mission
Apply the scientific method with curiosity and imagination to design elements of a spacesuit
Master fundamental physics theories and apply mathematic equations in practical activities
Collect, analyse and interpret data and Demonstrate strong problem-solving techniques to refine designs and overcome challenges faced
Communicate a clear understanding of NASA’s Deep Space Communications Network and basic physics theories in a proposed Mars rescue mission
Embody the practice of growth mindset principles
Age-group Suitability: Ages 10-13
Small Class Sizes: Up to 20 students per class
Prerequisite Requirements: None
Class Format: Live online learning via Zoom. Practical activities by students at home. Interaction between teacher and students live online
Equipment Requirements:
Students required to supply various construction materials including everyday stationery items and household recyclables
A list will be provided upon course confirmation.
System Requirements:
A computer with a camera, mic, speaker (or headphones)
A Gmail account required for Google Class
An Internet connection and an internet browser
Zoom video conference application
Available in December! with FREE Launch Kit
It's a Mars Life
It’s a Mars Life is for any middle-schooler who has ever wondered about life in space and for those with a passion for environmental sustainability. Using the design engineering process, and challenging their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, students will construct their own sustainable systems to support life in space. Exploring water filtration systems and harnessing solar power for a comfortable life on Mars they’ll learn fundamental physics theories. Guided by our certified educators, students will develop their science inquiry skills and growth mindset in a practical immersive learning environment. It’s a Mars Life is specifically designed for middle school students to participate at home online through live and interactive group lessons.
There will be a certificate upon completion!
Humans exploring and living on Mars is the next milestone in space exploration. With no breathable oxygen, no surface water, freezing conditions and no protection from the sun and dust storms, Mars is a hostile environment. Located millions of kilometers away from support from Earth, humans must be self-sufficient to live successfully on Mars. Space agencies around the world are currently developing life support systems to ensure astronauts can create their own sustainable sources of oxygen, food, shelter, water, and energy.
Introduction to the Mars environment through guided learning
Introduction to human needs in space through guided learning
Introduction to environmental science theories
Student-driven inquiry into Mars human colony planning
Follow engineering design process to design and build sustainable systems
Complete two challenges to test system design
Summative presentation on Mars human colony plan
Critically evaluate the Mars environment and sustainable practices to develop an inquiry to design a Mars human colony
Apply the scientific method with curiosity and imagination to design life support systems for Mars
Master fundamental environmental science theories and apply mathematic in practical activities
Collect, analyse and interpret data and demonstrate strong problem-solving techniques to refine designs and overcome challenges
Use clear communication to demonstrate understanding of the Mars environment and sustainable practices in proposed Mars human colony plan
Embody the practice of growth mindset principles
Age-group Suitability: Ages 10-13
Small Class Sizes: Up to 20 students per class
Prerequisite Requirements: None
Class Format: Live online learning via Zoom. Practical activities by students at home. Interaction between teacher and students live online
Equipment Requirments:
Students required to supply various construction materials including everyday stationery items and household recyclables
A list will be provided upon course confirmation.
System Requirements:
A computer with a camera, mic, speaker (or headphones)
A Gmail account required for Google Class
An Internet connection and an internet browser
Zoom video conference application
Available Now! with FREE Launch Kit
December School Holidays (Malaysia)
> CSAAU006: Dec 7 – Dec 11, 2020 (11 am – 1:30 pm MYT)
Do check out our Calendar for more classes
Available Now! with FREE Launch Kit
