Learning Objectives

• To describe what is happening in space right now.
• To identify the key aims and timescales for Moon and Mars exploration.
• To understand why these goals have been set.
• To be able to describe the benefits of this exploration to life on earth.
• To create an idea bank of futuristic space goals.

Content

• Introduction to Sue Palmer.
• May's Moon and today's workshop objectives.
• Group discussion on future space goals.
• What's happening in Space Right Now.
• What skills and attributes do you need to be an astronaut or space resident?
• Moon science, technology and missions.
• Design your own moon base.
• How to do we make it to Mars?
• What do we get from space travel?
• Quiz - let's test your knowledge and listening.
• Moon poems.

Learning Outcomes

• I can talk about the benefits of space exploration for life on earth.
• I can identify the key aims and timescales for Moon and Mars exploration.