Cosmic Science Investigations: Earth 2.0: Virginia Living Museum

Cosmic Science Investigations: Earth 2.0 is a summer camp experience designed for children who have completed fourth or fifth grade during the previous academic year. The program uses a guided exploration model where the students were given a scenario (a “directive from Congress”) and then tasked with identifying questions that need to be answered, and answering them with guidance from their “Cosmic Science Investigations Team Leader.” Each day of the five-day camp focuses on answering a different question. The central question for this experience asks whether humanity could colonize an exoplanet should the Earth become unlivable.

This Program Model was developed and authored by Virginia Living Museum, with minimal editorial input and review from NASA's Universe of Learning. NASA's Universe of Learning has contributed astrophysics content and subject matter expertise to support the creation of this material.

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