Topic outline

  • New Frontiers in Space

    Time: 4 weeks

    Level: 7-10

    Key Learning Areas: Maths, Science, English

    Skills required:

    • Moonbase

    • The moon is the new frontier. Virgin Galactic has already started to take bookings for civilians to travel to the moon and where there are people, business and entrepreneurs will soon follow!

      Present a plan to convince Richard Branson to invest in your new essential moon business.

    • Guiding questions:

      • What are the environmental considerations to setting up a business on the moon?
      • Research the climate, atmosphere, composition etc. of the moon.
      • How can you overcome or utilise some of these environmental considerations?
      • What will be the first necessities for people living on the moon?
      • What services or businesses could best meet these needs?
      • How will goods be transported to the moon?