Space Haven 
Adventures in Outerspace 
By roxana serrano & glenda hardy - United states
SPACE HAVEN: ADVENTURES IN OUTERSPACE
Activity Duration: 4 hours
​Recommended Age: 10-13

Create a fictional story describing how the human body functions to survive in space. Design a costume and superpowers that enhance the abilities of the human body. 
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​EXPERIENCE
The human body is like a machine with many systems working together to allow for life, movement, cognitive function, growth, repair, reproduction and so much more. These systems include the integumentary (skin and hair), muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory (cardiovascular), digestive, and lymphatic (immune) systems. Each system is made up of organs that work together to carry out specific functions or jobs. 
THINK
  • In order to survive traveling to outer space, the human body must withstand the forces of gravity fields, hostile environments and radiation.
  • Each of these challenges need to be combated with special equipment.
  • Think about how the conditions in space are different from the conditions on Earth. For example, there is no oxygen in the atmosphere and there are extreme temperatures.
​Image & Story: DC Comics, writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert
CREATE
  • Design a costume and superpowers that will enhance the body’s ability to survive in the harsh environment. 5 Tips on How to Draw a Superhero 
  • Choose 3 body systems. Explain the organs and functions of each system. Explain how the systems work together to keep the body functioning with the enhanced superpowers you created. 
  • Draw, color, and label your superpowered costume.
  • Create your Sci-Fi story. Travel through space and describe your experiences and how your body was able to overcome obstacles and survive in the unknown environment.

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See an example for The Flash - Body Systems Working Together  ​
the_flash_body_systems_working_together.pdf
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SHOW US YOUR SUPER HERO STORIES -  Send your comic strips, drawing, pictures, videos, poems or sound bites of your superhero to SciArt Exchange (submit here) and we will share your creativity with other kids around the world.

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