What is a Mini-Mission?

Mini-missions are short versions of NESSP ROADS programs. Educators in the northwest (Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska) are invited to use these activities to host a day camp with students in their community in July or August 2024.  Stipends and materials are available for educators that attend Mini-Mission training. See the details for each Mini-Mission below, and join us for an information session.

Mini-Mission registration will open in Spring 2024.

Artemis ROADS Mini-Mission

The Artemis ROADS mini-mission is a weeklong set of activities based on NESSP’s 2022-2023 national challenge. Students will complete a set of hands-on activities that will help them learn about NASA’s current Artemis missions that will put humans back on the Moon!

Grade Levels: 3-12

Suggested Length: 5 days

Resources: 

• Artemis ROADS Mini-Mission Instructor’s Guide 
• Artemis ROADS Mini-Mission Student Workbook (Mission Development Log)
• Artemis ROADS Mini-Mission Resource Folder
• Artemis ROADS Mini-Mission Suggested Schedule(s)
• Fillable Recruiting Fliers
• Educator registration information and form. 

ROADS on Icy Worlds Mini-Mission

Students will spend the week completing a series of hands-on activities that mimic aspects of planning a rover mission to an icy world like Europa. The activities are a mix of science and engineering with lots of hands-on, student-led activities.

Grade Levels: 3-12

Suggested Length: 5 days

Resources:

• Icy Worlds Mini-Mission Instructor’s Guide
• Icy Worlds Mini-Mission Files
• Suggested weekly agenda
• Materials List 
• Fillable Recruiting Fliers
• Educator registration information and form. 

James Webb Mini-Mission

Learn about the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) with hands-on NASA-themed activities.

Grade Levels: 6-10

Suggested Length: 3 days

Resources:

• James Webb Mini-Mission Instructor’s Guide
• Suggested schedule
• Materials List
• Fillable Recruiting Fliers
• Educator registration information and form.