Astrobiology, the Search for Life on Mars
STEM-based education delivers more than science and mathematics concepts. The focus of STEM curriculum on hands-on learning with real-world applications helps develop a variety of skill sets that our modern world depends upon.
21st-century skills include media and technology literacy, productivity, social skills, communication, flexibility, and initiative. Other skills attained through STEM education include problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, decision making, leadership, entrepreneurship, acceptance of failure, and more. Regardless of the future career path, these children consider, these skill sets go a long way to preparing them to be innovative and positive contributing members of society. We are committed to deliver an immersive STEM curriculum that sparks intellectual curiosity and a love of lifelong learning. STEM is critical to building a more secure future based on science, humanity, and understanding commensurate with Rotary International principles.
Curriculum Modules
Introduction to Mars
Subject matter covered in the introductory module includes: Mars in the night sky, the scale of the solar system, planetary features of Mars including rift valleys, hydrology, volcanos, lava tubes, craters, and the atmosphere and temperature. An overview of Life on Mars and Getting to the Red planet. A Mission Briefing and Objectives for our hands on projects, whic will include • Energy • Communication • Food/medical/water • Transport
Building a Mars Habitat
Students will apply the knowledge they have gained about life on Mars and what it would take to survive on the Red Planet—communications, growing food, and more— into building a successful Mars habitat.
Rotary Areas of Focus
Rotary is dedicated to causes that build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever. Our STEM YEA modules are infused with the Rotary Areas of Focus.