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Grades
6-8
Time
5 lessons, 45-90 min each
Language
English
“Imagining Life Beyond Earth” is a series of five lessons meant as an exploratory experience of astrobiology. These lessons are also offered separately here; note that this version includes a comprehensive workbook for the entire module, and the lesson plans are tied together in a cohesive theme.
If you don't want to complete all five lessons, they are also available separately under the following titles:
- Preconceptions of Extraterrestrial Life (Lesson 1 in this module)
- Astrobiology and Extreme Life (Lessons 2 and 3 in this module)
- Your Mission in Space (Lessons 4 and 5 in this module)
Materials
Lesson 1: Preconceptions of Extraterrestrial Life
- Imagining Life Workbook (for all lessons)
- Lesson Plan
Lesson 2: Astrobiology and Extreme Life
- Lesson Plan
- What is Astrobiology? (YouTube)
- Document
Lesson 3: Astrobiology and Extreme Life, Part 2
Lesson 4: Careers in Astrobiology
- Lesson Plan
- What is Astrobiology? (YouTube)
- Europa Clipper Mission (YouTube)
- Mars Perseverance (YouTube)
- Titan Dragonfly (YouTube)
- Career Cards
Lesson 5: Design Your Mission