Elementary / Middle School

Moon School

A cross-curricular project that challenges students to design a groundbreaking school community on the moon, blending creativity and innovation.

Moon School Project

Key Learning Objectives

Creative Thinking

Students will use their imagination and critical thinking to design various aspects of a moon-based school.

Collaboration

Students will work together, sharing ideas and combining their strengths to create a comprehensive vision.

Cross-Curricular

The project can incorporate elements of science, technology, ethics, art, and language arts.

Enquiry & Dialogue

Students will reflect on what makes their current school experience positive and how these elements can be adapted for a school on the moon.

Subjects

Students explore what makes a fair, inclusive, and supportive school community by imagining how society might be structured on the Moon. They consider values, responsibilities, leadership, and equity, encouraging ethical reasoning and social awareness.
Students consider the environmental and biological challenges of living on the Moon—such as gravity, life support, and sustainability. This builds an understanding of space science and human adaptation.
Students present their ideas through persuasive writing, promotional materials, or creative storytelling. They develop clarity in communication, viewpoint expression, and structured argument in an imaginative context.
Working with international partners, students share and discuss visions for Moon School, comparing ideas on community, fairness, and education to foster critical thinking, cultural empathy, and creative exchange.

Creative Outcome

The final collaborative challenge is open-ended and allows teachers to choose one or more of the following activities or come up with their own relevant ideas.