Exploring Extreme Life

 

An image of a hot spring

Grades
K-2

 

Time
3 lessons, 45-90 min each

 

Languages
English, Spanish

 

This module explores the extreme life forms that survive on the planet Earth, and why astrobiologists study these creatures to learn how life might survive on other worlds.

Lesson 1 introduces extreme life with a slime creation activity. (Lesson 1 is optional and not needed for Lesson 2 or 3.) Lesson 2 explores extreme creatures through physical play. Lesson 3 focuses on the extreme life found in the Sonoran Desert. 

The K-2 modules do not need to be completed sequentially; you can pick and choose which modules work for your classroom. If you live in the Tucson Metro area, you can check out a science kit with all of the materials to complete the lessons! Just fill out this form.

English Materials

Module 3 Overview

Lesson 1: Introducing Extreme Life

Lesson 2: Astrobiologists and Extreme Life

Lesson 3: From Desert to Space

Materiales en español

Descripción general del módulo 3 (Próximamente en septiembre!)

Lección 1: Presentando la vida extrema

Lección 2: Astrobiólogos y vida extrema

Lección 3: Del desierto al espacio