Mars Odyssey - Beaver Valley Elementary

Description

This week our kids will be landing on Mars! Kids will get to explore what it would be like to explore the surface on Mars, how to survive, discover extraterrestrial life (ALIENS), and how to communicate with their friends and family back on earth! Activities will include science, engineering, and math! On the last day, they will get to explore what it would be like to live inside of a huge dome on mars. 

Monday – Welcome to Mars… time to explore! (June 15th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

• Students have just landed on the planet Mars! Students will explore the surface area and see the similarities and differences between Mars and Earth. They will have hands-on activities and scavenger hunts to learn more about the planet Mars!

Tuesday – Survival on Mars (June 16th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

• After students have landed, they now need to learn how to survive on the planet. The three essentials of life are food, water, and shelter. They will learn about growing their own food on mars, how to obtain water and how to build their own shelter with the materials they landed with!

Wednesday – Extraterrestrial life… on Mars? (June 17th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

• After learning how to survive on the planet Mars, students discover their new extraterrestrial neighbors! Students will discover how to communicate, collaborate, and learn new games to play with their out of this world friends!

Thursday – Space Communications: Earth (June 18th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

• As students spend more time away from home, they need to find a way to communicate with NASA and their loved ones on Earth! Students will find a variety of ways to communicate with human beings and to get them safely back to earth after their mission on Mars is complete!

Friday – Mars Dome and Watch Party (June 19th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)

• On Friday Students will receive a special gift from Earth, a big dome! They will be able to build their colony in the dome and experience what it would be like to place domes on Mars! After they will be provided with refreshments from KATB HQ and watch the Martian (with parent permission) 

Registration Information

We encourage families to register in advance so we can collect emergency contact information and ensure a safe and well-prepared experience for all students.

Priority registration is given to students from:

• Green Acres
• Pioneer
• Beaver Valley

If space is available, students from other schools may also attend.

Eligibility

• Students currently in grades 1st-5th, including outgoing 5th graders, are welcome to attend.
• Incoming 1st graders may also attend; additional information will be requested after registration.
• Participants should be able to independently follow program expectations and participate safely in activities. The program is primarily designed for children ages 5 and older.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my child bring a friend or sibling?

Yes, as long as each child is registered.

Will snacks be provided?

Yes, a daily snack will be provided. Please list any allergies on the registration form.

Why are two emergency contacts required?

If we cannot reach the primary contact, we will call the emergency contacts in order.

If a child is not picked up within 15 minutes and no contacts can be reached, local authorities may be contacted for assistance.

In-Person Instruction

Cost - Free