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About This Course

This course introduces students to the history and near future of space travel. Students will explore the possibilities of moon bases, Mars colonies, and visiting the outer planets in our solar system and their moons. Students will also discuss important ethical and legal issues around space exploration, such as asteroid mining and war in space. The course gives an expansive view of the technologies, science, and theories that will make far-fetched dreams into realities during the student's lifetime.

Terms Offered

  • (25-26) Semester 2
  • (26-27) Semester 1
  • (26-27) Semester 2

NCAA Approved?

N/A - Non-Core

Course Type

Plus

Standards

  • Common Core State Standards-ELA
  • Michigan K-12 ELA Standards (2010)
  • Michigan K-12 Science Standards (2015)
  • Next Generation Science Standards

School Tools

This course contains external resources that may need explicitly allowed. For a list of resources, please use our Domain Allow List Tool.