Welcome to the NGen Youth Case Study: Lunar Mining and Space Survival
Are you ready to take on the ultimate survival challenge in space? Join us on an immersive mission to the Moon, where your critical thinking and creativity will be put to the test! As part of this exciting activity, you’ll become a key member of a mission control team tasked with guiding a groundbreaking lunar expedition. Through an engaging case study, you’ll help astronauts navigate the challenges of surviving in the harsh environment of the Moon while planning for sustainable lunar mining operations.
Your mission: research, design, and present your innovative solutions for long-term survival and lunar mining on the Moon. Think you’ve got what it takes to lead humanity’s future beyond Earth? Let’s get ready to launch!
NGen Youth
Youth Culture Inc. (founder of Space Youth) is proud collaborate with NGen on an innovative youth engagement program. NGen, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada, is working on groundbreaking projects in technology and manufacturing. NGen Youth is all about engaging youth in the discussion, dialogue and brainstorming about future-forward innovation—including in the space sector!
Project Objective
To create a poster and presentation that depicts an innovative lunar mining and space survival operation and explores the concept of sustainable resource extraction on the Moon. Students will engage in research and a case study where they will explore solutions to address the challenges of space survival and lunar mining.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain understanding of lunar mining operations and the importance of sustainability
- Develop creativity and craftsmanship through the arts
- Foster critical thinking about the environmental impact of resource extraction on the Moon
- Promote awareness of global issues and encourage action towards achieving sustainable development goals
Materials Needed
- Access to research and learning resources
- For hand-crafted posters, materials such as; poster board, markers, printed photos, scissors and glue.
- For digital posters, access to design software
Need some Inspiration? Take a look at this sample Lunar Base!
Ready to launch your imagination and creativity into orbit? Let’s get started and build the future—one lunar settlement at a time!
Project Steps
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