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Farming in Space
Students work online and in a laboratory setting to research, design, and run plant growth experiments. The research parallels experiments flown on the International Space Station. These activities are targeted for middle school students (5-8) but can be adapted for elementary and high school students. By performing the activities, students learn fundamental aspects of plant biology and also gain scientific inquiry skills.

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To Breathe or Not to Breathe? Preventing Leaks in Space
Perhaps the most important environmental need of humans is air. Maintaining the correct composition and quantity of gases in the International Space Station's atmosphere is a major challenge. Each module and each link between modules must be leakproof.

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Calculating Human Requirements
You are one of six scientists selected for a mission that will establish the first long-term human outpost in space. Your mission is to calculate the resources required to support one crew member each day.

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Measuring the Effects of Activity on Oxygen Level
Plants are being studied by NASA for their potential ability to provide space vehicles or space stations with food, oxygen, and water while simultaneously acting as carbon dioxide filters. In this gas sensor activity, you will examine the effects of human activity on the amount of oxygen in the air.

 

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