MARSVILLE 2009

What does Mars look like?

Could there be life on Mars?

Could WE live on Mars?

YOUR MISSION: TO CREATE A MARS COLONY

What is the mission? Organise into teams Coordinate with other teams Plan a colony Plan and create life support systems Land on Mars Create a colony

Fulfilling the mission

Stage 1 - Preparation Learn about Mars Organise into teams Create team mission patch and Mission Statement Commence Astronaut Training Communicate with outside teams using the team Blog

Stage 2 - Planning Select an element of life support: –Energy Supply –Temperature Control –Waste Management –Water Supply Design a system that will work to support life on Mars Create a prototype of your system

Stage 3 - Link up Present your designs to professionals Launch from Maples Collegiate Meet up with other teams Build a habitat on Mars

Astronaut Training Takes place during ALL phases To meet the physical needs required for space travel –Endurance –Flexibility –Strength To ensure proper nutrition and health for the mission

Mission Roles

Project Manager Leads the group through the tasks Makes sure everyone understands their job Makes sure everyone is doing their part The ONLY person who is allowed to talk to the Mission Control Coordinator

Project Scientist Responsible for the science component of the mission Monitors science activities Reports findings on a regular basis Makes sure that expert advice has been obtained to assist in the research Makes sure all science facts used are correct

Project Engineer Responsible for the technological component of the mission Monitors all technology activities Reports findings on a regular basis Makes sure that expert advice has been obtained to assist in the design and construction Ensures solid construction of the life support system

Research Analyst Reads instructions and printed materials Looks up any additional information needed by the team Records team observations and answers Makes sure that science and technology activities are completed Ensures that all facts and information is correct

Materials Specialist Organises the gathering of all materials required for activities Ensures all materials and folders are properly stored when not in use Ensures that the system design uses materials appropriate for Mars Ensures the correct materials are used in all activities

Communications Specialist Responsible for all aspects of communication, such as: –Conference areas –Fax – –Telephone– Regular mail Composes and sends questions to the mentors and other support personnel Ensures all messages and responses are posted on the Team Blog

Public Affairs Officer Responsible for publicising Canadian National Marsville in the school and local community Invites community members to the class –Ex) Speakers, reporters, engineers, tem mentors Writes press releases for local media, radio stations, and The Marsville Times (our paper)

Important Notes Not all teams will have every job! Apply for your top two picks Make sure the job is something you like EVERYONE is required to participate in Astronaut training