Space Inspired Eighth Grader to Write an Amazing Essay

This news article blew me away, Chris Besser, an Eight Grade, participated in an essay contest with the following prompt: "What if we had an orbiting space habitat for 500 families as the first in building colonies on the moon or Mars? What if you were one of the students in the 'First Space Generation Middle School' onboard this orbital station?" (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) The result of this prompt was an essay that could compete on the high school level. The clarity of thought that this kid has demonstrated in his essay is far beyond his years. The essay shows a high level of research, addressing all the major concerns of a orbital space habitation. This kid defiantly deserved to win the contest and I highly suggest that you read his essay. This is what the sciences do, the inspire kids to work harder and this is only on example of the many children who are inspired by space to achieve greatness.