NCTS students transformed into astronauts as they participated in a series of tasks that replicated the astronauts’ space travel experience. Students relied on teamwork and problem solving skills to complete tasks and accomplish a safe mission to mars.
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"My favorite part of Mission to Mars was my job. I loved talking into the speaker and helping my team."
-Travon (IB Learner Profile Badge: Communicator)
"My favorite part of Mission to Mars was telling everybody to run to touch the black metal tube.
I felt like a boss." -Estefani
"I liked the Mission to Mars field trip because I got to do activities instead of just listening and writing
(like in a normal classroom)." Michael
"My favorite part of Mission to Mars was communicating with my teammates. I was in charge of telling someone how to put together a filter." Karron (IB Learner Profile Badge: Communicator)
"I liked the Mission to Mars field trip because we got to work together as a team to beat the challenge." -Sebastian (IB Learner Profile Badge: Reflective)
"If I had to tell next year's group about Mission to Mars, I would tell them it's very fun,
and you will like how you learn a lot in one day." -Britany
