Thursday, April 24
9:00AM - 11:00AM
for Individual Participants in Grades 5-8
A full Expedition Mars mission simulation for individual participants in grades 5-8 during April School Vacation. Can pair with Inspiring Women in Space at 1:00PM or Exploring Astronomy and Planetary Defense Workshop at 2:30PM.
thursday, april 24 PROGRAM
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am (mission only)
Age Group: Children in grades 5-8
Cost: $35 per participant
PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Expedition Mars
Simulated Space Mission
The year is 2076. A handful of facilities have been established on Mars: a greenhouse, a mobile geological survey base, and a centralized research habitat. The primary human habitat is not on Mars, but on one of its moons, Phobos. A Spacecraft regularly ferries astronauts and scientists between the base on Phobos and the surface of Mars. The Spacecraft also carries parts to build a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to continue the search for evidence of life and water. However, when crew members discover an imminent threat to their Spacecraft and the Martian surface facilities, they must act quickly to save their stations, their research, and their lives.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Drop off: Starting at 8:30am
Expedition Mars Mission: 9:00am - 11:00am
Pick up: 11:00am
Pair the mission simulation with any of these free activities offered on the same day:
Inspiring Women in Space - Panel Discussion
1:00PM - 2:00PM
RSVP required
Exploring Astronomy and Planetary Defense Workshop
2:30PM - 4:00PM
RSVP required
DIRECTIONS AND DROP OFF/PICK UP INFORMATION
The McAuliffe Center is located at the rear of O’Connor Hall on the campus of Framingham State University. Entering 7 Maynard Road, Framingham MA, 01702 into most GPS apps will bring you directly to the entrance into the O’Connor Hall parking lot. You may drop off and pick up participants directly in front of the McAuliffe Center entrance.
Parents/guardians, if you intend to stay on campus after drop-off and while your participant is doing the program, please get a parking pass from Campus Police.
[NOTE: if pick up will be later than 11:00am, call: 508-626-4050]
WHAT TO EXPECT
To guarantee full enjoyment of the program, participants are encouraged to arrive by 8:45am at the latest. [NOTE: should you need to drop off ahead of time or if pick up will be later than 11:00am call: 508-626-4050]
This program, though highly entertaining, is designed to deliver a STEM learning experience that requires participants to actively engage in a wide range of tasks in a timely fashion.
Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Water can be filled/refilled at the Center.
Programming does not include a break for snack nor lunch.
Cost: $35 per participant
Questions? Contact McAuliffe Center at cmc@framingham.edu