Design Your Own Mars Colony (Flex)
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
In this highly interactive, eight-week flex course, we will examine what it would take for humans to live on Mars. We will learn about the known environmental conditions on the Red Planet, and what the requirements for human and Earth life are. Learners will design their own colonies based on real life planetary and life science. In the designs for their colonies learners will consider questions such as: - How will the colonists feed themselves? - What will the power sources be? - How will...
I have a Masters of Science in Space. My thesis focused on life support systems for martian colonization.
Homework Offered
Several short homework questions are assigned each week. Learners’ responses may be written or recorded. The questions are designed to support critical thought and deepen understanding of the week’s material. Learners will have a final project (their Mars Colony design) due on the final week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Hello! My name is Arwen and I am absolutely passionate about space science, the environment, and teaching! I offer courses about the solar system, planets, natural processes, soil, and the environment. I am a NASA Solar System Ambassador and...
Flex Class
$9
weekly or $72 for 8 weeks8 weeks
Completed by 16 learners
No live video meetings
Ages 11-15