Date: Friday May 2, 2025
Time: 10:45am – 2:30pm
Cost: Free
Age: For participants 12+
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Where will you work in the future? Down the road? Across the sea? Up in space? The space sector is set to triple in size by the year 2028 and will have a role in many diverse industries including agriculture, meteorology, precision mapping and health. What industries would it take to make Mars our home?
In this program, students will think critically about the skills and knowledge needed for a successful mission to Mars. After debating and voting on industries to send on the mission, in a way that mirrors Victoria’s parliamentary process, they will work collaboratively to complete a hands-on design challenge as they consider how to sustainably power operations, feed the population, and communicate across the far reaches of space.
Key Themes: space, earth sciences, biology, digital technologies, robotics, innovation, civics and citizenship.
Please note:
As per the Melbourne Science Gallery requirements, this event is strictly for students of secondary school age. To avoid disappointment, please do not book in younger children or they will not be allowed to participate.
Parents are required to stay in the workshop room.
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