Exploring Extreme Life

 

Image
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 is optional and not needed for Lesson 2 or 3. Lesson 1 introduces extreme life with a slime creation activity. 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.

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