In the UK, Year 5s are kids about 10-11 years old. When the UK Science Museum asked a group of Year 5s to help design a moon base, the students turned out some great work. Here’s more from the UK Science Museum:

Heads full of space knowledge, the Year 5s were asked to design their own moon base. Their moon bases must protect crew from deadly radiation and dangerous moon dust. They must also provide crew with oxygen, food, and water, as well as provide space to do science experiments. On top of all this, it must be pleasant to spend time in. The challenge aimed to consolidate what they have learned during the presentation, allowing them to process the information in a creative way.

Over the half term, the students drew, crafted, and wrote down their designs. There were some brilliant ideas, for example combatting loneliness on the trip using robots who would provide companionship and tell you jokes.

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