These days, we hear about Mars almost daily – in science and space-race news, as pop-culture reference or in games and movies. Mars as the final frontier, as an adventure bigger than life. Stories of Mars exploration captivate people’s imagination, especially of children, which makes it a valuable educational asset. Research shows that space exploration is a topic interesting to pupils all around the world, irrespective of their socioeconomic status or gender.

Combine it with the high interest for human biology and the story of Mars colonization becomes the hook you need to get youngsters dive into science and technology.