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Introduction
How are plants grown in space? What is hydroponics? What is
aeroponics? It is very costly to grow plants in space the way we do on
Earth. NASA has discovered a new way to grow plants.
Task
You have been selected as an astronaut to conduct experiments on the
International Space Station (ISS). The experiments include monitoring and
growing plants in space. But first you have to understand the process of
hydroponics and aeroponics. You must spend the next 2 years researching
and growing plants on earth using hydroponics and aeroponics.
Process
Research the Science of Hydroponics and Aeroponics.
- What is Hydroponics?
- What is Aeroponics?
- What are the advantages of Hydroponics and Aeroponics?
- What are the components needed to start up a Hydroponics
system?
Resources
Hydroponics and Aeroponics are an alternative method of growing plants. Here are
several web sites which will help your research:
Hydroponics
Hydroponics in Space
Hydroponics
Hydroponic History
Hydroponics
Anansi Spaceworks - Space Homestead Corner
Aeroponics
The Growing Edge Hydroponic Basics - Aeroponics
Aeroponics
Why Aeroponics ?
Evaluation
Create a graph and presentation for the following criteria:
Sketch the process for growing plants through hydroponics.
Describe the process of growing plants through hydroponics.
Describe the advantages of hydroponics.
Describe how aeroponics work.
Conclusion
Hydroponics have many advantages of growing plants.
Extension
NASA has improved they way we live on Earth by inventing new products used in
space . You
can extend your research by learning more about NASA Spinoffs.
What products do we use every day that is a result in NASA Spinoffs?
How has NASA helped the medical field?
What NASA Spinoffs are used in sports equipment?
Teacher Notes
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