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NASA/NSTA Web Seminar:
Living and Working in Space: Habitat
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Thursday, May 10, 2007
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time
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Essential Question: What kinds of habitats can be designed to support extended human activity in space or on the Moon or Mars?
Design a research habitat that will allow six researchers to live on the Moon or Mars for an extended period of time. Researchers must be able to maintain physical health and a good quality of life.
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Essential Question is about ecosystems. What is an ecosystem?
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An ecosystem is a community of interacting biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) elements, transferring energy and
recycling material.
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3-Tiered Problem
Tier 1: Imagine 6 humans on deserted tropical island for 2 - 3 years on Earth. What does the island ecosystem provide?
What is your best prediction at this point? Four volunteers, please?
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Deserted Island
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3-Tiered Problem
Tier 2: Imagine 6 people in the International Space Station. What did island ecosystem provide naturally that ISS does not?
What is your best prediction at this point? Four volunteers, please?
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International Space Station
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3-Tiered Problem
Tier 3: Imagine 6 people in a habitat on Mars. What must the habitat provide?
What is your best prediction at this point? Four volunteers, please?
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Habitat on Mars
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Mars, like Earth is in the “Goldilocks” zone where planets can be habitable.
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Mars is a close cousin of Earthwith many similar features.
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PastWet and Warm?
ModernCold and Arid
Mars
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When?Where?Form?
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CommonThread
Determine if Life Ever Arose on Mars
Characterize the Climate
Characterize the Geology
Prepare for Human Exploration
Mars Science Strategy:
Follow the
Water
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When?Where?Form?
Amount?
CommonThread
Determine if Life Ever Arose on Mars
Characterize the Climate
Characterize the Geology
Prepare for Human Exploration
Mars Science Strategy:
Follow the
Water
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Human Outposts on Mars
Considerations
• 3/8 the gravity of Earth• radiation reaches surface• carbon dioxide atmosphere• very cold (down to -220F°) • no liquid water• seasons twice as long
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The next generation exploring Mars… will be your students!
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Life in a Sealed Container
Guide Questions: What are the important characteristics of a successful ecosystem? What modifications are necessary for a successful ecosystem on the Moon or Mars?
Task to be assessed: Students will design an ecosystem in a sealed container and explain why it should be successful on the Moon or Mars.
Healthy Choices
Guide Questions: How can humans maintain proper nutrition and exercise? What modifications are necessary for extended space missions?
Task to be assessed: Students will design a healthy diet and exercise plan for an extended stay on the Moon or Mars and explain why it should be appropriate on the Moon or Mars.
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Air and WaterGuide Questions: How can humans maintain sufficient clean water and breathable air? What modifications are necessary for an extended space missions?
Task to be assessed: Students will design a system to maintain clean water and breathable air in a habitat for six researchers on the Moon or Mars and explain why it should be successful.
Trash or TreasureGuide Questions: How can matter be recycled effectively? What modifications are necessary for extended space missions?
Task to be assessed: Students will design a system to recycle matter in a habitat for six researchers on the Moon or Mars and explain why it should be successful.
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Direct Links
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Overview
Content Area Links
Related Resource
Links
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Resources for background information and activities
Resources for NASA technology
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Related Websites
• Living and Working in Space: Habitat
http://son.nasa.gov
• Imagine Mars
http://imaginemars.jpl.nasa.gov
• Mars Student Imaging Project
http://msip.asu.edu
• JPL Mars Missions
http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov
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