Artemis Generation. One small step for them, one giant leap for humanity

OUR SOLUTION

We are the Artemis Generation, and just as the Apollo mission inspired a generation with men as the central figure, Artemis aims to highlight the role of women in space exploration. Artemis seeks to empower women and demonstrate their ability to lead and contribute meaningfully to the field of space exploration.

In this STEAM project, students have been guided towards the understanding and use of technology in the educational environment. The challenge was to show that technology is a tool to develop problem-solving skills, both in collaborative work and in independent study.

To inspire new generations in STEM careers, it is crucial to show that they are attractive to everyone, especially women. Through projects like this, we seek to make the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics more attractive for all students.

Our strategy was based on implementing a project that would motivate everyone equally: to travel to space, explore the solar system and return to the Moon with the help of a woman. This initiative has managed to involve students in real-world STEAM problems. To fully understand the applications of the knowledge gained, we present contextualized problems that they can experience and relate to. We use 21st century learning models, such as project-based learning, hands-on learning, and collaboration. In addition, we pose problems that they want to solve, since both the question and the answer are relevant and attractive to them.

Collaborative teamwork is encouraged in all missions through the application of the 5E instructional model, problem-based learning techniques, the computational thinking model, and the engineering design process. The challenges are complemented by a variety of additional resources, such as videos, articles, outreach activities, and websites that help encourage students to immerse themselves in being a real part of the Artemis Generation team.

IMPLEMENTATION STORY:

In a small town where dreams shine as brightly as stars in the night, a group of elementary school students embarked on an adventure that challenged the limits of their imaginations and taught them lessons they will never forget.

The week before the workshops began, they received an email informing them that they had been chosen for this mission and that it accompanied with a welcome letter.

At the heart of this story is aspiring astronaut and molecular biologist Sara García Alonso, a passionate and visionary who strongly believes in the power of knowledge and exploration. Determined to inspire young students, Sara is represented in the figure of Callie Rodríguez, a fictional astronaut and the first woman to explore the Moon. Although Callie is a made-up character, her story and exploits capture the attention of the student body, sparking a sense of wonder and curiosity.

Upon arrival at the center, they received a personalized boarding pass with their name on it, marking the beginning of our journey to the Moon.

We used the First Woman App to meet Callie Rodríguez and introduce ourselves in a more immersive way to the experience.

The excitement peaks when they meet Callie and her robot companion RT through the App’s Extended Reality. “From Dream to Reality,” it follows Callie’s pioneering path as the first woman on the Moon. With their robot companion, RT, by their side, they overcome setbacks, disappointments, and tragedies on their journey into the unknown. From her childhood days, when she dreamed of the stars, to the moment she was selected as an astronaut, Callie takes us on an epic journey through space and time.