How To Survive On Mars

How to Survive on Mars

What would you need to survive on Mars?

In this hands-on STEM project, children become Mars explorers and engineers as they investigate the challenges of living on another planet. They consider what humans need to survive, design solutions to real-world problems, make predictions, build and test ideas, and improve their designs based on what they discover.

The project combines science, engineering, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and research in a way that feels like an adventure rather than a worksheet assignment. Children can participate at different levels, making it flexible for families, classrooms, and multiple ages.

The goal isn't to create a perfect Mars solution. It's to ask questions, make choices, test ideas, learn from what happens, and try again—the kind of learning that makes STEM meaningful.

For single-classroom or single-family use only. Please do not resell, share, or redistribute this resource.