Middle School: Deep Space Base Building

Establishing a base to sustain humans explorers in space or on another planet is the next frontier in space exploration. Research what it takes to support human life and then design your own space base.

 

Students will get an introduction to space environmental research as they learn about the conditions in space and on the different types of planets. They will also research the technology that is currently available to keep humans alive in space. Then students will design a base for explorers in space or on another planet. Students will have the option of learning to use the open-source program Blender to create a 3D representation of their base. In addition to learning about space exploration, students will acquire basic-research skills, including identifying authoritative materials, using different search methods and conducting database research.

What You Will Learn

Students in Middle School: Deep Space Base Building will:

• Conduct research on the technology needed to support human life off of Earth and then design a base for humans in space or on another planet
• Learn how to do basic research using peer-reviewed sources and where to find space-specific resources
• Become familiar with the environmental characteristics of the planets in our solar system
• Understand the materials and construction methods that can be used for space survival
• Survey past and future endeavors in space exploration
• Create a space base design and share it using either a traditional research presentation or a 3D model created with Blender

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Course Number: SCI-90049
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)

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7/31/2023 - 8/4/2023

$199

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• SECTION ID:

  171599

• CLASS TYPE:

  This is a traditional classroom setting.
  
  All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Ballo, Phillip, MA History MLIS

  Phil Ballo is a library professional with significant involvement in maker technology. He holds master's degrees in history and in library and information sciences. Before his current career as an instructor, he worked as a freelancer using open-source software to do basic web development, graphic design, computer tech, video editing, development (Python scripts) and whatever else ended up on his plate. In addition to his freelance work, Phil has presented at the American Library Association conference multiple times. He has written several articles and book chapters on technology. Phil resides in San Diego and is working on a game using the Godot game engine.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 7/30/2023.
  

• NOTE:

  Please contact srs@ucsd.edu with questions.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
7/31/2023	Mon	1:00 p.m.	4:00 p.m.
8/1/2023	Tue	1:00 p.m.	4:00 p.m.
8/2/2023	Wed	1:00 p.m.	4:00 p.m.
8/3/2023	Thu	1:00 p.m.	4:00 p.m.
8/4/2023	Fri	1:00 p.m.	4:00 p.m.