Webquest 3 Task III and Task IV

Task III

1.  Will your mission be manned or robotic?
The mission will be manned by retired educators only.
2.  Are you landing on the surface?
Yes, the seeds will be grown at Rima Messier.  The coordinates are 0 degrees 55'59.72 S, and 45 degrees, 04'20.64 E.  Elevation -1602m
3.  Why did you choose this landing site?
It is at a lower elevation and it is on the light side of the moon.
4.  What goals do you hope to achieve?
To prove or disprove that you can grow hydroponics in a controlled environment on the moon.  Using artificial light and an aquarium. 
To set up a lab on the moon surface that will enable plant experiments to take place.  A place where educators can share their expertise. 
To also create a possible field trip site for schools around the world.
5.  What kinds of instruments will you be using?
Lamps, rulers, prefabricated greenhouse lab built by an international team of educators. 
6.  Will you need an orbiter to communicate with Earth or as a part of your science investigation?  If so how will this work?
An orbiter will be launched to orbit the moon and launch communications with the International Space Station and Earth to allow students to ask questions in a real time learning environment. 
7.  If you are conducting a manned mission, how will your astronauts survive on the surface?  will there be a  full base or just a temporary lander?  What kinds of tasks will they be charged with when they reach the surface?
A full base will be established with all members of the team responsible for it's construction.  It would be in the shape of a large bubble.  It will house a green house lab to promote plant life.  Individual members would be in charge of communications, facilities and taking care of the experiments.  A lead teacher would be responsible for writing lessons for educators to use in classrooms around the world while teachers are completing the mission.
8.  Will you mission involve a return from the Moon?  If so, will it be samples or just the astronauts returning home?  If samples, what will happen to them when they are brought to the Earth?
Plants grown in the lab will be donated to schools around the world.  The returning crews will conduct seminars about their moon data to different school districts around the world. 

Task 4
Name your mission

The mission would be called:  EEE- Educators, Exploring, Excellence