Biodome File 1: News Stories
What have the Econauts built?
They have built a glass dome bigger than a football field.
Note:The members of Econauts are not astronauts or scientists, just space fans who hope to live in space someday
What does Harrison Grant do & how old is he?
He is a 26-year-old and is responsible for the Econauts’ water system
Who is Keith Loo? Where is he from?
What is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who will serve as the Econauts’ groundskeeper
What does a computer systems operator do?
Make sure all computer equipment is working properly, and enter all biodome data for graphing.
Burial Duty?
In order to keep the biodome looking orderly and full of life, we will bury any animals or plants that die. They will be placed in sealed garbage bags and buried at least 6 feet underground. We will bury all garbage as well.
What is it like in the Biodome?
Inside, they have installed their very own ecosystem, complete with trees, plants, and animals.
The plants and animals inside should have all the air and water they need to survive.
What does Erica Li do & how old is she?
Erica Li is a 22-year-old college student from Kihei, Hawaii. She is working toward Hunting.
What does Gabriel Gutierrez do? Where is he from?
He is a chef. He is 35 years old and comes from Oklahoma City, where he specializes in farm to-table cooking
What does a water maintenance person do?
Check and maintain the water system
What is the point of building the Biodome for several years?
Their aim is to find out whether humans could build domes like this on the Moon, Mars, or other planets, creating livable spaces and food sources out in space.
What does Sarah Willard do? Where is she from?
What is from Wenatchee, Washington, and she’ll be caring for the Econauts’ herd of twenty goats
Who is Celeste Parker? Where is she from?
Celeste Parker is a 38-year- old computer network administrator from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is running the technology
What does the chef do?
Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for each of the residents
What type of food will the Econauts be eating?
Farm raised food in the biodome
Note:With the advice of these ecologists, the group members hope their constructed ecosystem will be self-sustaining, with plenty of plants for the animals to eat, plenty of sunlight and water for the plants, and plenty of air for both.
What does Jeff Anderson do? Where is he from?
What is from Fort Collins, Colorado, who is responsible for growing all of the Econauts’ food
What does a Gardener
Pick fruits and vegetables and deliver them to the chef. Make sure all plants are receiving enough water. Plant new fruits and vegetables as necessary.
What does a hunter do?
Hunt rabbits with bow and arrow and deliver to chef. Search for fruits and edible plants in the forest area.
Why did the Biodome fail?
Recently, the group noticed an ominous decrease in the populations of organisms: the ecosystem appeared to be in the process of collapsing. The occupants were safely removed from the biodome, but the cause of the crash is still a mystery.
Note:The failed biodome included an ocean and an area of land with a rain forest and a living area for the Econauts. The living area had a farm, living quarters, a goat pasture, and a pit for burying all trash and dead matter.
What does Ana Lopez do? Where is she from?
What is from Greenville, South Carolina, who will provide medical care in the biodome
What does a groundskeeper do?
Rake up dead leaves, place them in sealed garbage bags, and bury them at least 6 feet underground.
What does the goatherd do?
Care for goats, making sure they have plenty to eat and drink. Milk goats and deliver milk to chef.