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How do I fit Moon Camp in the school curriculum?

Find here subject related project examples from previous years

Moon Camp has an open format without restrictions on the design tools and techniques used. Therefore, Moon Camp fits into the curriculum of many primary and secondary school subjects. Below you find an overview of examples of projects per school subject that you can use for inspiration.

Art & Design

Build your a space habitat with arts & craft supplies or with building blocks such as LEGO.

Physics

Study the dangers in outer space and investigate which materials best protect.

Computer Science

Explore 3D design, robotics or create a virtual, augmented or game world.

Geography

Research the best locations on the Moon or other planets to place your habitat.

Chemistry

Can we extract water from lunar ice? and how do we ensure a continuous supply of oxygen?

Biology

Learn from microbes and how to grow food on another planet.

Art & Design

Build your a space habitat with arts & craft supplies or with building blocks such as LEGO.

Python Station
by Aliens

MOON CAMP – Modello Lego by Giovanni A., Vittoria C., Viktor C., Ethan S., Tommaso S.

Quite a familiar future
by Pisti

Primary Classroom Activity
Moon Shelter

This team used arts & craft supplies and everyday items to build a base on the Martian surface.

This team used LEGO to create a base and rocket platform on the Moon.

This team used pencils to create a scene of the future where humans live on outer planets.

In this activity, students investigate shelters on Earth and in space and finally build their own shelter.

Physics

Study the dangers in outer space such as radiation. Explore the variations of gravity on different planets. Investigate the Sun as a source of energy.

BasIC Autonomous Space Explorer (BASE) by BasIC

DOMO – MarsCamp by Ciencias del espacio y tecnologías aplicadas 

Portable habitat by Los relojes inteligentes

Video – Radiation on the Moon
by Airbus Foundation

BasIC Autonomous Space Explorer (BASE) by BasIC
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Portable-module

This team used solar energy to move a rover and explored various materials suitable for outer space

This team studied structural integrity, radiation protection and thermal regulation of polyhedral domes.

This team 3D designed a portable habitat suitable for Mars’ gravity, temperature and surface.

On the Moon you’re exposed to large amounts of radiation. What’s the best sunscreen for moon life?

Computer Science

Make a 3D design in free online software such a Tinkercad or Fusion. Program a rover or create a habitat in your favorite gaming environment.

Design a Moon Habitat in Tinkercad by Airbus Foundation

FINDING WATER ELEMENT IN MARS by robomars11

Project Midnight
by Galaxy Explorers

El habitat de la esperanza
by Paradox Rivera

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Project Midnight by Galaxy Explorers
El habitat de la esperanza by Paradox Rivera

Learn how to 3D design a Moon habitat in Tinkercad.

This team used block-coding to program a LEGO rover on Mars.

This team created a virtual Moon camp in the Minecraft game world.

This team created a virtual Moon camp in the Roblox game world.

Geography

Research the best location to place your habitat and learn more about local materials to build a habitat on the Moon and beyond.

Woda na Księżycu
by Natalia i Paulina

Colonizing Venus
by Terraforming Terrifying Venus

Video – The best place to live on the Moon by Airbus Foundation

Video – Building on the Moon
by Airbus Foundation

Woda na Księżycu by Natalia i Paulina
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This team prepared samples of lunar soil by mixing water and sand.

This team investigated terraforming on Venus using space mirrors.

Where will your Moon village be? On the poles or digging underground?

Can we use Moon rocks to build a home on the Moon?

Chemistry

Investigate how to extract water from Lunar soil or research how to generate oxygen on an outer planet.

La base d’Art Attack.
by Los gogos.

Mooncamp Algactive
by 3ESOG1 TECHNOLOGY

Secondary Classroom Activity 
Extracting Water from Lunar Soil

Secondary Classroom Activity
Power from Water

La base d’Art Attack. by Los gogos.
Mooncamp Algactive by 3ESOG1 TECHNOLOGY
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This team electrolyzed water for the production of Oxygen and Hydrogen.

This team created a robot to study and automate microalgae growth

Investigate the water states and phase transitions.

Learn how to produce oxygen and hydrogen on the Moon.

Biology

Study the conditions to sustain life and grow food on other planets.

Plants in Space
by Team Markus Paul

Anbau von pflanzen im Hydroponiksystem
by Salat flower power

Primary Classroom Activity 
AstroFarmer

Secondary Classroom Activity
Space Bears

Plants in Space by Hector – Akademie – Team Markus Paul
Anbau von pflanzen im Hydroponiksystem by Salat flower power
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This team exposed plants and algae to extreme conditions like in space.

This team investigated how to grow plants without needing soil.

Investigate factors affecting plant growth and relate them to space.

Test tardigrades’ resilience to extreme space environments.

Continue your project

1) Learn more about Moon Camp

Learn more about the project and guidelines

2) How to fit Moon Camp in the curriculum?

Includes examples for teachers who want to implement Moon Camp in the curriculum

3) Choose your space location

Decide where your habitat is going to be located in the Solar System

4) Choose your design tools and techniques

Decide how you would like to create and build your space habitat

5) Access classroom resources and materials

Learn more about the space environment and available tutorials, teacher guides and multimedia

6) Get inspired by other teams

Get inspired with these amazing projects designed by teams from all over the world.

Questions?

For any questions, consult the FAQ section or send an email to moon.camp@esa.int