Expedition Mars Teacher Package

Thank you for booking the Expedition Mars On-Site School Program at the Ontario Science Centre!

This immersive space simulation takes place in a full-scale model of a Spacecraft and Mars Base (i.e., Mission Control). Please prepare for your mission using the materials linked below.

Use the Team Descriptions, Job Application Form and Crew Manifest to organize your students into teams in advance of your program. This preparation is crucial to a successful mission!

If you booked this program on behalf of another teacher, please forward these materials as needed.

• Expedition Mars Teacher Guide: This guide will help you prepare your students for the mission.
• Team Descriptions, Job Application Form and Crew Manifest: These documents help organize your students into teams and provide an overview of the tasks they will perform during the mission. Students use the Job Application Form to briefly assess their strengths and apply for their desired team position. The Crew Manifest organizes your students into teams of two based on their skills and interests, with each team comprising a Spacecraft and Mars Base role. NOTE: Arriving with an incomplete Crew Manifest will result in a delayed start time, which will reduce students’ time in the simulator. Please bring two printed paper copies of your completed Manifest.
• Lost on Mars Activity: This is an optional in-class team-building activity. 
• Post-Mission Reflection: Use this as a guide to consolidate, re-frame and extend the experience after the mission.

IMPORTANT ALERT: The Science Centre is currently using two entrances. Please allow extra time for check-in. See our Planning Your Field Trip page for more information.

Thank you for choosing to take flight with us! We are excited to see you and your class soon. Enjoy your mission preparation, and please reach out if you have any questions or feedback.

Contact Information

Ontario Science Centre, Science Education
Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1T3
Phone: 416-696-4619
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