What is it? Living in Space is an online game which explores the idea of living in space. What do humans need in order to live in this hostile environment? What do we need to work and thrive in space? By designing a space station, you (the user or the student)] examines a series of problems: How will you breathe? What will you eat? How will you produce power? While choosing the best solution for each problem, you learn how NASA and the Russian space agency have designed life support systems for their spacecraft, while gaining an appreciation for the Earth's environment and the many ways that it provides the things that we need to survive.
There are three levels to the game.
Who Can Play? Living in Space is designed for 4th-graders and up. Students can play the game independently or in small groups. Some teachers have also used this activity with their entire class by projecting the computer screen on the wall.
How to Play: Encourage students to
Worksheet: You can also assign (and modify, as you like) the Living in Space study worksheet for additional assessment and accountability. Again, the worksheet requires students to play the game thoroughly to discover the answers. Use the teacher key for guidance in correcting.
You can print this page directly from your browser (File, Print) or save it (Save, Save As...Text) to modify in a word processing program and print later.
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