Astrobiology: The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Astrobiology: The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Astrobiology: The Search for Life Beyond Earth

A science-based course that examines definitions of life, Earth’s habitability factors, and methods scientists use to look for life—telescopes, robotic missions, and study of exoplanets and moons. Students also explore extreme environments on Earth, imagine alien adaptations, and consider explanations such as the Drake Equation and Fermi’s Paradox, with optional creative activities.

Astrobiology: The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
11–16
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
6

Class Experience

A science-based course that examines definitions of life, Earth’s habitability factors, and methods scientists use to look for life—telescopes, robotic missions, and study of exoplanets and moons. Students also explore extreme environments on Earth, imagine alien adaptations, and consider explanations such as the Drake Equation and Fermi’s Paradox, with optional creative activities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Consider and apply scientific definitions of life to examples

  • Explore environmental conditions that support life and evaluate candidate worlds

  • Describe tools and methods used to search for life (telescopes, robotics, exoplanet studies)

  • Assess explanations for why extraterrestrial life has not been confirmed using models like the Drake Equation

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Vidya Devi Mishra

Joined August, 2026

4.6

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An experienced science educator with 15 years teaching life science, astronomy and introductory physics, this teacher brings the wonder of astrobiology to learners of varied abilities. Certified to teach science and English across grades 4–12, the educator adapts content so stude…

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