GALAXY EXPLORERS SPACE CITIZENSHIP		THIRD CLASS Galaxy Explorer			SECOND CLASS Galaxy Explorer			FIRST CLASS Galaxy Explorer
CURRICULUM		Grade 3	Grade 4	Grade 5	Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11
PROGRAM MODULES/STRUCTURE			Program			Program			Program
Content Module	What is the Content ?	An introduction to `Space' as an Idea , an overall concept.	Space Writing	Space Art.  Space as a visual medium through pictures etc.	History of the manned Space flight Program	The Space Program as portrayed in the Media and popular culture.	To Boldly Go.  The Philosophy of Space Exploration	The roles of Government and its relationship to space	Emerging markets: Our future in space	Mentored Study Project
Concept Module	What will Explorers learn about?	What does the Space Program encompass as a larger idea?	How do we experience space expressed in  writing? fiction, non fiction, poetry, etc.	How can we visualize space related concepts/ideas	The history of the cold war space race	Scientific and Space endevours as portrayed in the Media.  A look at how society sees space,  and science fiction.	Investigation into why humanity seeks to explore space. Review of history.  What is our place in the universe?	The structure and role of government.   A citizen's role in the democratic process	The business of space. Potential markets remote sensing, mining,  commo, energy, tourism	Mentored Study Project
Activity Module	How will Explorers Take Action?	Put together a news paper that describes the space program and why we should go to space.  Mission Team members write articles and illustrations.	Writing of imaginative Space related stories, poems.  Read a sci-fi book.	Draw or paint designs and imaginative pictures/visuals, banners.	A study of the history of NASA, and an in-depth study of the goals of the Space Program. Read a true space book	`Image Project' Try another sci fi book	Group discussion on reason behind need to explore.	Discussion and debate/research and present.  Contact elected or govt officials	research project and group development of a business plan	Mentored Study Project
Program Field Trips/Special Projects						Movie night Space or Sci Fi movie		Visit Govt. or Space Business
Content Module	What is the Content ?	International Cooperation	Space Program related benefits	Great Space Luminaries	Commercial Space: An overview	Careers in Space	Foreign Space Agencies	Space and Media Communications	Space Law	Mentored Study Project
Concept Module	What will Galaxy Explorers learn about?	How have different countries worked together in Space related projects.	How does the Space Program benefit everyone here on Earth? What are specific  space related benefits of technology, and of going into space?	A look at the biographies of the great leaders in space.  How did they impact the world?	Understand the business of commercial satellites and their role in society: remote sensing, tele-communications, PNT,	An overview of the Space industry and insight into the types of careers available	A study of the history of ESA and Russian Space Agency, their role in expanding humanity's knowledge of the cosmos	How can  a Galaxy Explorer communicate ideas and vision of the Space Program, Galaxy Galaxy Explorers to a wider audience, school, the local community?	A review of the laws on space,  International treaties, agreements, and current thinking on the use of space	Mentored Study Project
Activity Module	How will Galaxy Explorers Take Action?	An investigation into the I.S.S, and other cooperative projects.	An investigation into beneficial Space activities, spin-off technologies	Group Discussion	Review Space business publications. Prepare and display media (poster board) of space businesses.	Online activity - research jobs and design your perfect job!	Research, report and presentation	Research Project,  Present, and demonstrate use of media (web site, newsletter, etc) to convey message	Explain the principles of space law and concept of "peaceful use of space" International Moon base Negotiations exercise	Mentored Study Project
Program Field Trips/Special Projects		Guest speakers/presentations						Visit Media Center
Each Galaxy Explorer Level has Six Basic overall Program Modules(that include the content, concept, & activity mini-modules) which lead and feed into the Mission Modules.