Workshop 12: Mars Colonization Game
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LCHS Physical Science
LCHS Main SiteSD271 Main siteUof I New Century Classroom  
Objectives: The learner will...
...research current Mars colonization efforts and create a promotional and engaging game/simulation
 
MISSION:
Thoroughly research, choose a specific topic, and make a Klik & Play, Quick Basic, or Board Game based on Mars Colonization. It should be promotional, educationally informative and entertaining.

Topics to consider:
Air-Water-Food
Mineral location, mining, processing
Habitat Construction
Propulsion/Energy
Weather

Links to get you started:
http://www.marsacademy.com/
http://lyra.colorado.edu/sbo/mary/redplanet.html
http://www.nw.net/mars/marsdirect.html
http://www.ucls.uchicago.edu/MartianSunTimes/
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/mars.html
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/basics/

Click HERE for a Mars Colonization SIM made in Quick Basic by the instructor!

Conclusion:
Show the instructor your Mars Colonization game/simulation for a grade.