Operation: Lunar Base Timeline

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Math Introduction to Ratios/Proportions: Area/ Perimeter: Work Day Paper Pencil Test
50 minutes Operation: Lunar Comparing Objects in Building a Scale
Base Space MS-ETS1-1.
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circumference, and volume. scientific principles and
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Science Intro to the Moon Surface of the Moon Planting in Space Work Day Presentations of
50 minutes Lunar Base
3.3.7B1 3.3.7B1 Standard - 4.4.6.A
CC.1.5.7.D
Compare and contrast Compare and contrast Explain how different plants
properties and properties and conditions of and animals in the United Present claims and
States have specific growing findings, emphasizing
conditions of objects in objects in the solar system to requirements related to
the solar system to those those on Earth. salient points in a focused,
climate and soil conditions.
on Earth. coherent manner with
pertinent descriptions,
facts, details, and
examples; use appropriate
eye contact, adequate
volume, and clear
pronunciation.

Social Studies History of Space Primary Sources: Life Economics Work Day Presentations
50 minutes Exploration in Space
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Compare choices to
Demonstrate continuity Identify and use primary and determine the best action
and change over time secondary sources to analyze
using sequential order multiple points of view for
and context of events. historical events.

ELA Intro to the writing Persuasive Writing: Persuasive Writing: Work Day Presentations
50 minutes in the science Topic Sentence The Body and
field: persuasive Conclusion
writing CC.1.4.7.H
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opinion on a topic. Organize the claim(s) with
Evaluate an author’s clear reasons and evidence
argument, reasoning, clearly; clarify relationships
and specific claims for among claim(s) and reasons
the soundness of the by using words, phrases, and
argument and the clauses to create cohesion;
relevance of the provide a concluding
evidence. statement or section that
follows from and supports
the argument presented.

Operation: Lunar Base

 Due to the current state of the Earth, NASA has begun making plans for living accommodations outside Earth. NASA
is beginning the process by creating a lunar base that can test human’s ability to live outside Earth’s atmosphere. In order to
speed up the process, NASA is accepting submissions from anyone around the world who can design a sustainable lunar
base. It will need to hold at least 4 astronauts for 2 years and must be self-sustainable. The winning design will be used on
the moon and the team who designed it will be allowed to travel to the moon upon completion of the project to view their
work.

NASA has only put forward the following criteria:

● It must be self-sustainable as supplies will not be able to be brought from Earth to the moon frequently
● It must be specifically built to fit on the Moon’s landscape and include accurate dimensions for both the prototype
and the actual structure
● It must not exceed NASA’s set budget
● Lastly, it must include a written proposal, explaining why NASA should choose this prototype for their lunar base

For the prototype, you will be allowed to use the following supplies: scissors, glue, tape, printer paper, cardstock paper,
cardboard, markers, plastic cups, rubber bands, pipe cleaners, bubble wrap, paper plates, and paper clips.
All the materials will have a certain price and your team will be given a budget.

Your final project must include 3 parts:

1. The physical, 3-D model of your lunar base
2. A sketch of your base, labeling and explaining the parts
3. A written proposal

Good luck, astronauts!