How can I use it with my students?
- Present the game on your interactive whiteboard as part of a science or space lesson.
- Make it part of your daily routine by using one or two activities each day as a “science capsule.”
- Allow students to play the game independently during computer lab sessions, letting them explore space at their own pace.
- Mission: Astronaut is a great activity for substitute teachers or students who finish their work early, offering a fun and productive option.
- Collaborate with other teachers to set up a competition between classes to see who can earn the most stars or finish the missions first.
What will my students explore?
After selecting their avatar and accessories, students can choose from a variety of exciting missions and mini-games that teach them about space exploration.
Missions
The game offers a wide variety of missions, divided into eight exciting topics that cover different aspects of space exploration:
- Astronaut training: Students will learn what it takes to become an astronaut and undergo the training process.
- Living in space: Explore the unique challenges of life aboard a spacecraft.
- Robotics: Discover the importance of robots in space exploration.
- Science: Delve into the science behind space missions and space technology.
- Spacecraft: Learn about the various spacecraft used for space exploration.
- The Moon and lunar missions: Study the history of the Moon and the missions that have explored it.
- Astronomy and the Webb Telescope: Learn about the universe through the Webb Telescope.
- Health in space: Understand how astronauts maintain their health in space.
Each mission includes links to educational videos and Canadian content.
Virtual Collection Cards
Students can use the stars they earn to collect cards from seven space-themed collections. They can even create their own virtual solar system and learn fascinating facts about the planets and stars.
Minigames
The game features six exciting space-themed minigames. The Lunar Rover game is particularly popular, where students use basic coding blocks to program a rover to navigate across the Moon’s surface. It’s a fun introduction to coding concepts and problem-solving skills.
How does it work?
No email address is needed to play. You can register your entire class in just a few minutes!
Once you sign up, 50 student keys will be generated automatically. Simply distribute the keys, and your students are ready to begin their space adventure!