Moon Base Alpha

Objectives

At the end of this lesson students will be able to list rationales for why a lunar base could be profitable undertaking and describe the various systems, resources and facilities that would be required to support one. 

Students will explore virtual reality models, 3-D models, videos, on-line tutorials and other multi-media links about lunar bases to accomplish this.

Specifically, students will upon completing this unit of instruction be able to:

• List rationales for why a human tended base on the moon could be profitable for the advancement of science as well as for commercial ventures

• Describe how telescopes on the Moon would work

• Describe mining and manufacturing facilities that could be built on the Moon

• Describe the types of systems needed for life support of a permanent lunar base

• Analyze the findings of possible water on the Moon and why it would be a valuable resource

• Design a lunar base located at the South Pole

Successful knowledge acquisition will be determined by students submitting a a design for a lunar base (including mission timelines and components) and by scoring at least 75 percent on the quiz.