NASA/NSTA Web Seminar: Living and Working in Space: Habitat

1. LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP NASA/NSTA Web Seminar: Living and Working in Space: Habitat Thursday, May 10, 2007 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time

2. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov 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.

3. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Essential Question is about ecosystems. What is an ecosystem?

4. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov An ecosystem is a community of interacting biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) elements, transferring energy and recycling material.

5. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov 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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7. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov 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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9. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov 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?

10. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Habitat on Mars

11. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Mars, like Earth is in the “Goldilocks” zone where planets can be habitable.

12. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Mars is a close cousin of Earth with many similar features.

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14. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Mars Past Wet and Warm? Modern Cold and Arid

15. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Common Thread Mars Science Strategy: W A T E R Determine if Life Ever Arose on Mars Follow the Water Characterize the Climate Characterize the Geology When? Where? Form? Amount? Prepare for Human Exploration

16. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Common Thread Mars Science Strategy: W A T E R Determine if Life Ever Arose on Mars Follow the Water Characterize the Climate Characterize the Geology When? Where? Form? Amount? Prepare for Human Exploration

17. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov 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

18. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov The next generation exploring Mars… will be your students!

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20. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov 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.

21. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Air and Water Guide 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 Treasure Guide 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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23. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Overview Related Resource Links Content Area Links

24. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Resources for background information and activities Resources for NASA technology

25. National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov 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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28. National Science Teachers Association Gerry Wheeler, Executive Director Frank Owens, Associate Executive Director Conferences and Programs Al Byers, Assistant Executive Director e-Learning NSTA Web Seminars Flavio Mendez, Program Manager Jeff Layman, Technical Coordinator Susan Hurstcalderone, Volunteer Chat Moderator LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP