Overview: Earth's environment has reached a tipping point and global warming has run out of control. Coastal areas are flooded, mass migrations have ensued, and extreme drought has ravaged our farmlands. You have been selected by NASA to design and construct our first Earth Outpost on Mars. Over the next four weeks you will

• Select a Landing Site (Week 1)
  
• Decide the Shape of the Outpost's Footprint (Week 2)
  
• Design the Systems and Cycles (Week 3)
  
• Identify Earth Features on Mars (Week 4)
  

Key Questions: As you design and construct your model Earth Outpost, you will have to think about some of the following

• What is the surface of Mars like?
• How does the Martian atmosphere compare to Earth's atmosphere?
• Is there water on Mars?
• Is there life on Mars?
• What natural resources are there?

Resources: Here are some resources to get you started

• The Internet Encyclopedia of Science - Mars Article
• Mars Surface Overview
• Mars Atlas
  
• Mars in the Solar System
  

Deadlines: Each week is critical. Pay attention to the countdown timers!