![An 3D rendering of a small food growing station on Mars.](/media/ndiphnlw/1024px-mars_food_production_bisected.jpg?anchor=center&rmode=crop&width=320&quality=80)
Surviving Mars
Students will learn about long duration space travel and the conditions on Mars. Working in small groups, students will carry out a selection of experiments. They will test pH, measure UV radiation and calculate the required oxygen for a trip. Students will compare and contrast their results and discuss the relevance to future human inhabitants on Mars.
Recommended: Years 6-9
Curriculum Links: Working scientifically, Chemical Reactions, Light Waves