THE MARS PROJECT

Some of the children in today's schools will grow up to be be the first people to set foot on Mars. Preparing them for this experience is the objective of the Mars Project... This is just phase one. The complete project will be an educational simulation of the colonization of the Red Planet. Students will get the opportunity to experience the trip and the settlement of Mars through virtual reality... Through the use of CD-ROM content, Internet communication and support teaching materials, individuals or classes will compete in simulations to reach and colonize the planet. They will have to make decisions that affect the success of their virtual explorers and colonists. Through this they will learn about science, math, economics, politics and social studies.