May 3rd, 2010 - May 3rd, 2013 | PROJECT
Mission: Moonbase is an interactive lunar colony simulation designed to inspire and educate participants of all ages. Prominently situated in the largest children’s science center at the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), Mission: Moonbase engages the general public as an exhibition. It also serves as an immersive, team-based experience for thousands of students in area school districts, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc. Through the use of high-tech gaming technologies in a facilitated, immersive environment, participants are challenged to operate lunar colony while learning and applying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) knowledge and skills. Mission: Moonbase will continue to serve as an inspirational catalyst for students and families on the importance of STEM, NASA’s missions and career opportunities, and the value of space exploration in a fun, exciting way. Mission: Moonbase serves as an educational setting and dynamic experience for students and families with the support of educators and scientists with an eye on promoting a better future.
Project Website(s)
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Team Members
Kathy Prossick, Principal Investigator, Museum of Science & IndustryAnthony Pelaez, Co-Principal Investigator, Museum of Science & Industry
Funders
Funding Source: NASA
Award Number: NNX10AD91G
Funding Amount: 1155648
Tags
Audience: Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | General Public | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Space science | Technology
Resource Type: Project Descriptions
Environment Type: Games | Simulations | Interactives | Media and Technology