Mission Control
Civics-meets-science in this workshop presented by the Australian Space Agency and Parliament of South Australia.
30 students | Years 6-10 | Part 1: 90 minutes, Part 2: 90 minutes | Free
The Mission Control Workshop combines Civics and STEM skills in a two-part workshop.
South Australia is going to attempt to terraform Mars. A Parliamentary Committee completed an inquiry into what industries would need to be taken to Mars for this project, and the report identified 12 industries. The problem? The budget will only cover 10 out of 12 industries.
Part 1: From Parliament to Mars (90 mins)
The Mars Space Mission Bill needs to pass both Houses of Parliament to determine which 10 industries will be going. The Government, Opposition, Minor Parties and specific electorates/Members all have different industry priorities. Students complete a role play passage of a bill to decide the 10 industries.
Students will think critically about the skills and knowledge needed for a successful mission to Mars. They will debate and vote on industries to send on the mission in a way that mirrors South Australia’ parliamentary process.
Part 2: Life on Mars (90 mins)
Students will work collaboratively to complete a hands-on design challenge based on industries that can be taken to Mars. They will need to consider how to sustainably power operations, feed the population, and communicate across the far reaches of space.
Bookings
We have set aside custom times to complete Mission Control in back-to-back sessions in a half day experience along North Terrace in Adelaide, South Australia.
16 March 2025
- 10.15am-11.45am – Parliament of South Australia
- 12.30pm-2.00pm – Australian Space Discovery Centre
OR
- 10.15am-11.45am – Australian Space Discovery Centre
- 12.15pm-1.45pm – Parliament of South Australia
23 March 2025
- 10.15am-11.45am – Parliament of South Australia
- 12.30pm-2.00pm – Australian Space Discovery Centre
OR
- 10.15am-11.45am – Australian Space Discovery Centre
- 12.15pm-1.45pm – Parliament of South Australia
Queries
Contact [email protected] or call 08 8432 1400.