Mars: The Next Giant Leap – Carnegie Science Center

Sandeep — Life Support Monitor

Kaya: Sandeep, what are you doing on the ground?

Sandeep: Carlos showed me how to read the CO2 monitor and I noticed that the levels have been going up ever so slightly all week. I think I found the problem. There’s a crack in the seal where the floor meets the wall. Look!

Kaya: Wow, how did you even see that?

Sandeep: Fresh eyes, I guess. Wanna help me fix it?

Kaya: How?

Sandeep: Go get the plumbing sealant from my toolkit, I think that should plug up the problem and get our levels back to normal.

Kaya: Okay! Do you think we can use that stuff to fix my ball too?

Sandeep: Hahaha did you kick another hole in it? I think I have to teach you how to shoot with a lighter touch.

Kaya: But it’s fun to kick it as hard as I can into the goal!

Sandeep: I know, but we need to make these things last, or we won’t be able to play at all. You go get the sealant; I’ll go find my sewing kit. We can fix these things together!

Kaya: Okay, I’ll race you to the bunk room!