Y’all have done an excellent job with all of the projects that we have been completing in class. Are you ready to start the next one? I hope so because here we go.

Pioneers of the Future

Attention New Crew Member:

The Earth’s scientists have made a discovery. Instead of the Sun burning out, as we thought, it is getting hotter! They have released an emergency news bulletin stating that all of Earth’s inhabitants will need to be moved in the next ten years if there is any hope for our survival. They say that the safest places will be on the other side of the Asteroid Belt on an outer planet. You have been chosen to participate in a mission that could save the world. So, get ready to become an astronaut hero!

Sounds like a big job I hope you are up for the task. Keep reading to see what you are going to have to do to save the human race!

Your crew has been given two months to travel to the outer planets, and prepare a report for the scientists so they can determine which outer planet will be the next Earth. Your team of 29 researchers will break up into nine groups to go out and research the planets. Then, the individual groups will prepare a power point presentation and written report so that the scientists can make a decision. So to infinity and beyond, go find our new Earth!

That is quite a task, do you think you are up for it? I believe that you can do it. Keep reading to see what you are going to do.

Step 1- Pre-Flight Training

- Gather your crew.
- Choose an outer planet to explore. See Mr. Martin for sign-ups.
- Design your mission patch.- Use PowerPoint to design you patch.

Patch should include the following
1. Each crew member’s name
2. A picture of the planet you will be exploring
3. The name of your mission
4. Anything else that pertains to your mission

Click here to see examples of REAL Mission patches that have been used in the Space Program.

Your patch should be completed and submitted to mission control (Mr. Martin) for pre-mission approval.

A mission patch templete is avaliable by clicking on the Mission Design Patch Link below.

Mission Design Patch

If you have any questions about what you need to do for day 1 of your project. Write you question in the comments section and submit it to Mission Control. Make sure to include you name, so Mission Control can respond to you question.
It is important for your research team to work together to come up with the patch that fits your team the best. Each memeber should have some input in the design of the patch. ALWAYS remember that you are a TEAM!!
Good Luck and Happy Designing - The survival of the human race is in your hands now.