Introduction
Emergency Broadcast!
NASA is planning a mission to send humans to Mars—but they need your help! You have been selected as part of a junior space research team. Your mission is to investigate whether humans can survive on Mars and what it would take to live there.
Are you ready to explore the Red Planet and save the future of space travel?
Task
Your mission is to create a “Mars Survival Plan” in the form of a:
- Poster
- Slide presentation
- Short report
Your plan must answer:
- What is Mars like? (temperature, atmosphere, gravity)
- What challenges would humans face?
- What do humans need to survive there?
- Your solution: How can we live on Mars?
Process
Step 1: Become a Space Explorer
Watch and read about Mars to understand its environment
Step 2: Identify the Problems
List at least 3 challenges humans will face on Mars
Step 3: Find Solutions
Think like a scientist—how can we solve these problems?
Step 4: Create Your Survival Plan
Design your output (poster, slides, or report)
Step 5: Prepare for Launch
Present your survival plan to the class
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Needs Improvement (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Mars | Accurate and detailed | Mostly correct | Some errors | Limited understanding |
| Problem-Solving | Creative and realistic solutions | Good ideas | Few ideas | No clear solutions |
| Completeness | All parts included | Missing 1 part | Missing 2 parts | Incomplete |
| Creativity | Very engaging and creative | Some creativity | Basic | Minimal effort |
Conclusion
Mission accomplished, astronaut! You have explored the challenges of living on Mars and created your own survival plan. Through this journey, you used research, critical thinking, and creativity—just like real scientists.
Final Question:
Do you think humans will live on Mars in the future? Why or why not?