Students will conduct interviews with the school librarian and local environmentalists to gather insights on sustainability and explore how past efforts to repair Earth can inform the viability of a permanent human settlement on Mars.

Students will collaborate with the school librarian to synthesize research about Mars habitation and Earth's sustainability, crafting a clear, concise problem statement that guides the direction of their project.

Students will work collaboratively to brainstorm a wide range of innovative solutions considering ethical, environmental, and logistical factors for colonizing Mars, supported by research and discussions with the school librarian.

Students will build and refine 3D models and simulations of their proposed Mars settlement solutions using materials and digital tools, collaborating with the school librarian to gather and apply relevant research, and preparing these prototypes for feedback and testing.

Students will present their proposed solutions for Mars settlement or Earth restoration to classmates, the school librarian, and other community stakeholders for feedback, while employing human-centered design principles to refine and validate their ideas.