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NOVEMBER, 1997
Mission Mars
http://library.advanced.org/10274/
GRADE LEVEL: 6-12
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CONTENT:
This site anticipates what a Mars colony will be like in 2050. The site includes information about daily life, climate and research.
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AESTHETICS:
Each of the sections of the site is color coordinated and all the areas are consistent in design.
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ORGANIZATION:
Each of the main sections (spheres) of the site are shown as clickable circles on the city map. Within each sphere the areas are
highlighted when users move their mouse over the menu. A full navigational menu is at the bottom of each page.
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REVIEW:
This site was created with the future in mind. The authors assume that a colony on Mars is a possible reality
and have designed a project to illustrate all the aspects of such a colony. The colony is named Koinae City and it is divided into six spheres.
Each sphere provides a different function. The Operations Sphere is responsible for daily operations such as supplies and communication. The Agricultural
Sphere provides food for the colonists. Other spheres include Health and Recreation, Habitat, and Geography. Students can learn about the climate and terrain
of Mars. Teachers can use the Habitat and Health and Recreation spheres to teach basic health and social studies lessons while the Agriculture Sphere could
supplement science lessons. This is a unique site that presents a lot of information in an entertaining way.
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