Encourage your students survive in outer space through this set of fifteen STEM challenges that encourage students to creatively problem-solve different scenarios. Students can research, build, create, draw, or dream up possible ways to live in space while learning about the different conditions on different planets or in weightless environments.
fifteen open-ended challenges with suggestions to extend learning. These come in two formats (one for the teacher and a simpler one for students).
a list of possible materials to use to create prototypes and diagrams.
information on how to use the design process with these challenges.
student planning pages (for work in groups or as individuals).
a rubric and suggestions for how to mark the challenges
self and group assessment pages.
suggestions for how challenges can be approached, but not answers since the purpose of the challenges is to be creative and think outside the box.
options to extend student learning.
vocabulary list with pronunciations and definitions.
student pages in a variety of formats including a digital version.
"I can" statements in student-friendly language and format for students to self-assess their learning in each lesson.
photos of student examples.
ideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.
optional teacher slides to help deliver content.
a digital version of all the student pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF file and use the access link in the file to get your digital copy.
an alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes listed by each activity in the lesson plan.
