Future Flight Hawai'i Family Program Next Stop: Mars July 12-14, 2002 02E Module Descriptions

Mars Topography
      What are the significant surface features of Mars...create a 3D art work using special 3D glasses
Resource Analysis
      What would you measure the weather on Mars....temperature, wind, humidity
Mars Geology
      Use a mineral identification key and determine what uses the minerals would have to Mars explorers
Earth-Mars ABCs
      What are the differences and similarities of Earth and Mars...use a vacuum chamber and learn about air pressure differences
Exobiology
      What is life and how would you find it....one of the goals of Mars exploration
Life Support
      Check on the health of your fellow astronauts, the water supply quality and the ultraviolet radiation
Next Stop: Mars (mission)
      Your science crew will collect data about the minerals available and the weather conditions, build a windmill for power, and check on the health status of the Mars astronauts
What is Science?
      What is the process of scientific inquiry....use experiments in density to model the scientific method
Gemini STARLAB
      Learn about the world class telescopes on Mauna Kea, some of their discoveries, and the beautiful night sky above the Big Island through a special presentation in a portable planetarium provided by the Gemini Observatory
Mars Rover
      Build a Mars rover and learn about electrical circuits and how power can be transferred from a battery
To be an Astronaut
      How are astronauts selected and trained.....experience a shuttle launch through this outstanding video
Mars Solar Rover
      Attach a solar panel to your Mars rover and challenge our Mars course
Mars Plane
      Learn about the forces of flight and test gliders that you will make from a simple kit
Martian Science
      Laugh and learn through the humorous and exciting science presentations

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Last updated: Wed May 29 20:18:42 2002