Phase 1: Build a universe
Build Our Universe: An Interactive Celestial Creation Activity
Join us in an exciting journey through the cosmos with our ‘Build Our Universe’ activity! This interactive experience invites you to unleash your creativity and contribute to our expanding virtual universe. Here’s what you can do:
• Craft Your Celestial Body: Let your imagination soar as you draw a unique planet, moon, or spacecraft. Use vibrant colors, intriguing shapes, and think outside the box!
• Describe Your Creation: Dive into the details of your celestial body. What’s the landscape like? Are there any lifeforms? Describe their appearance, behavior, and how they adapt to this unique environment.
• Pick a Celestial Location: Choose where in the cosmos your creation exists. Does it orbit a famous star, a distant planet, or floats freely in the galaxy?
• Define Cosmic Characteristics: Choose how big, how fast, and how far away your creation is. The laws of physics will then determine how your creation moves through the universe.
• See It Come to Life: Once you submit your creation, we’ll add it to our digital universe. Watch in real-time as your celestial body takes its place among the stars, viewable on our website, orbiting in the vastness of space.
This activity is perfect for anyone fascinated by space, from budding astronomers to creative minds. You don’t just learn about the cosmos; you become a part of it!
Space Habitat Design Challenge: Create Your Future Home in the Stars
Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our ‘Space Habitat Design Challenge’! This hands-on activity invites you to envision and design futuristic space habitats, potentially paving the way for human life on distant worlds. Here’s your mission:
• Innovative Design: Let your creativity take flight as you conceptualize your space habitat. Will it be a sleek dome, a multi-leveled complex, or something entirely new? Design a habitat that’s not only visually striking but also practical for living in space.
• Design Considerations: What materials will you use to ensure durability and protection against the harsh conditions of space? Is the structure of your habitat stable and strong?
• Future Expansion: As space colonies grow, so must their habitats. How could your design expand – how can new modules be added? How will the habitat adapt to an increasing population and their needs?
Your ideas could shape the future of humanity’s adventures among the stars!
Update: a work-in-progress following our STEM festival.