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Email: thinkspace@phm.gov.au
Is there life on Mars? Astrobiologist Professor Malcolm Walter discusses the possibility of life on Mars and
what finding evidence of past or present life there might mean for
us here on Earth.
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Extreme robotics. Robotics engineer Professor Salah Sukkarieh, talks about robotics in the harsh environment of Mars. The Powerhouse Mars Yard simulates this environment and is a working laboratory for both robotics and science.
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Pathways to Space is C21 Science:
Interactive. Fast. Varied. Challenging. Real.
Pathways to Space is a federally funded project which must end June 30, 2013.
A new (even better, more accessible and even more inspiring) Space Science partnership project is currently under development.
Get hands-on control of a radio-controlled robotic laboratory navigating the terrain and gathering data on the world’s best public access Marsyard.
Learn from and work with passionate young engineers and join in real research projects.
Discover the amazing link between earth’s future, ancient fossilized life-forms from the Pilbara in Western Australia, and NASA’s latest space mission to Mars.
Make sense of the critical value of earthly sciences such as geology, physics and chemistry to man’s quest to discover life on other planets.
Explore the surprising history space exploration and travel, see real space-craft and get to know some of the space pioneers.
Participate on-site at Powerhouse Museum, Sydney or remotely via Video Conference.
Essential information for school principals, teachers, and parents
- 3 hour program: start 10am, finish 1pm.
- Includes 15 minute recess. Students please bring a snack.
- 30 students maximum (smaller groups welcome).
- Activities and content are suitable for Stage 5 and 6 students.
- Available Mondays and Tuesdays only during school terms.
- Powerhouse locations: Marsyard, Thinkspace, Space exhibition.
- Cost: FREE, under Federal Government sponsorship.
- Pathways to Space is a university research project and standard university ethics permissions apply. Signed school and parental permission are required.
Download the Pathways to Space 2012 Overview and Learning Outcomes.
Read the Powerhouse Museum venue safety and risk assessment.
Pathways to Space is a project designed to encourage students in Years 9-12 to consider university studies and careers in science and engineering. How students respond to this program forms the basis of a long-term study to improve science teaching and learning outcomes.
Not a school and want to participate? Please contact us directly thinkspace@phm.gov.au
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