In-Depth Exploration

Students explore the largest lava lake in the Solar System, where a 200-kilometer horseshoe-shaped caldera radiates extraordinary heat across Io’s surface. Through the study of cyclic resurfacing, foundering crust, and sweeping overturning waves, they uncover how one volcano alone can shape an entire moon’s energy system.

Science Meets Sound

Students don’t just examine Loki’s volcanic rhythm — they hear and feel it. Deep choral foundations, staggered entrances, and shifting articulation mirror the slow sinking crust and advancing lava waves, allowing music to embody the tension, depth, and renewal of this immense lava sea.

Immersive Learning

Through guided listening, analysis, and creative integration, learners trace Loki’s steady volcanic choreography from crust formation to multi-wave resurfacing. Science, music, and reflection converge, transforming planetary processes into a fully immersive LUNAR experience.

Unlock the Mysteries of Io's Quiescent Giant

Join us on a journey to uncover the secrets of Loki Patera on Io, guided by leading experts in the field. Explore the unique geological features, understand the volcanic activity, and gain insights into the fascinating world of this quiescent giant. Take the first step towards becoming a planetary geology enthusiast today! Enroll now and ignite your passion for planetary exploration.

Amanda Lee Falkenberg

Composer, Pianist, and Founder of THE MOONS SYMPHONY™ and LUNAR Amanda Lee Falkenberg is an award-winning Australian composer and pianist whose pioneering work bridges science, music, and art. Collaborating with NASA scientists, astronauts, and leading orchestras, she composed The Moons Symphony — a seven-movement orchestral journey inspired by the outer moons of our solar system. Her vision for LUNAR grew from a desire to ignite curiosity in learners of all ages, blending scientific discovery with emotional and creative expression. Through this multi-sensory educational program, Amanda helps students experience the wonders of planetary science through storytelling, sound, and imagination. With a career spanning film, stage, and symphonic music, Amanda’s mission is to connect audiences to the universe — and to themselves — through the universal language of music.

Course Curriculum

9 Chapters · 86 Lessons

  1. 1

    Mission Briefing

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      🖨️ Mission Briefing Printable Worksheets

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      📘 Welcome to Trek III "Loki Patera; Io's Quiescent Giant"

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      🎥 Prepare for Moon Landing

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      📘Trek Trivia Overview

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      📘 What is Molten? Part 1

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      🎥 Trek Trivia Part 1

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      📘 The Characteristics of Earth’s Volcanoes - Part 2

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      🎥 Trek Trivia Part 2

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      📘Infrared Telescopes - Part 3

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      🎥 Trek Trivia Part 3

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      📋 Trek Trivia Quiz

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      🧭 Key Discoveries - Mission Briefing

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      📘 Transit, Occultation, and Eclipse

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      📘 Mission Briefing Insights - Occultation Introduction

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      🎥 Mission Briefing Insights - Occultation

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      📘 Mission Briefing Activity - Reverse Occultation 🌎

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      📡 Mission Control Transmissions

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    Science Odyssey

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      📘 Loki Patera; The Quiescent Giant

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      🎥 Science Odyssey Overview

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      🎥 Part 1 - Horseshoe Caldera

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      🎥 Part 2 - Foundering Crust

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      🎥 Part 3 - Multi-Wave Spectacle

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      📘 Decoding Loki Patera Through Time

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      🎥 🥼 Scientist's Insights - Katherine de Kleer

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      🧭 Key Discoveries - Science Odyssey

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      📋 Science Odyssey Quiz

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      📘 Trek III Science Glossary

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      📡 Mission Control Transmissions

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    Poetry Tour

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      📘 World of Lyrics Activity

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      📘 Introducing the Libretto - Loki Patera; Io's Quiescent Giant

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      🎥 Composer introduces - Scene Time Compression Concept


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      🎥 Science in Song

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      📘 Lyric and Science Connection Activity

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      📘 Trek III – Science Glossary (Reference)

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      📡 Mission Control Transmissions

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    Music Safari Phase 1 – Meet the Orchestra

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      📘 Music Safari Welcome

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      📘 Meet The Brass

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      🎥 Explore The Brass (Safari through an Orchestra)

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    Music Safari Phase 2 – Listening Safari

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      🎵 1st Listening Activity (Audio)

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      🔴 Music and Science Connection Activity

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      🎵 2nd Listening Activity (Audio)

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      ✓ Upload your Music and Science Connection Activity

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    Music Safari Phase 3 – Score Reading Safari

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      📘 Score Reading Safari Welcome

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      🎥 1st viewing: Watch the Trek III music video excerpt

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      📘 Score Reading Safari Activity

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      🎥 2nd viewing: Watch the Trek III music video excerpt

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    Music Safari Phase 4 – Symphony of Words

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      📘 Symphony of Words Activity

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      📘 Trek III Science Glossary Reference

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      📡 Mission Control Transmissions

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    Synergy of Worlds

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      🖨️ Printable Worksheet Synergy of Worlds

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      📘 Inside the Composer’s Desk: Staccato Articulation

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      🎥 Composers Desk - Staccato Articulation

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      📘 Crust of Loki Patera Activity - Mission Instructions

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      📘 Inside the Composer’s Desk: Legato Articulation

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      🎥 Composers Desk - Legato Articulation

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      📘 Liquid of Loki’s Lava Activity - Mission Instructions

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      🎵 Trek Summit – Pure Audio Experience

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      📘 Program Music Introduction

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      🎥 Program Music - Inside the Score

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      📋 Inside the Score Quiz

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      📘 Summit Grand Finale - Loki Patera; Io's Quiescent Giant

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      🎥 Trek Summit – Grand Finale

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      📘 Synergy Epilogue - Introduction

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      🎥 Synergy Epilogue - Loki Norse Mythology

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      📘 LOKI Epilogue Reflection Activity

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      📡 Mission Control Transmissions

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    The ORBIT Legacy Assignment

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      🖨️ Printable Worksheet ORBIT

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      📘 Science and Music Summary (Trek III)

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      📘 Welcome to ORBIT - Introduction

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      🎥 Welcome to ORBIT

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      📘 Postcard Back to Planet Earth

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      🔴 LUNAR Certification Pathway through ORBIT

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      🎥 Module Map - Where from here?

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      📘 ✓ Submit Your Third ORBIT Sketch

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      🔴 LUNAR Spaceport – Trek Clearance Card (Optional Download)

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      📘 🚀 Congratulations! Advance to Trek IV ➡︎

Embark on Your Planetary Exploration Journey

Join now to unlock the secrets of Loki Patera and dive into the world of planetary geology. Enroll today and start your adventure!

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