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- 9th - 10th
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Students write a written summary of what they have learned about the astronaut nutritional diet in comparison with their own diet habits. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the challenges astronauts face while eating in outer space. In small groups, they design and construct an original model device to assist astronauts eat in a microgravity environment. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine and list the characteristics of the variety of foods used in space travel. Using the internet, research the foods and discover what is used to make them. They present their information to the class using the descriptions of food and an explanation on why they chose the foods they did to research. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine and identify the seven different types of food available for consumption in space. In groups, they create a space food tray using all seven types of food and different utensils used by astronauts. They also discover the different ways space food is processed. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students practice reading nutritional labels on foods. They calculate the about of calories in different types of foods. They examine the effects of fat on the body and the link to disease. They participate in an experiment to increase their knowledge of healthy food options. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students participate in interactive video teleconference with employees of NASA Johnson Space Center. Students visit inside of space station module, take video tour of Russian-built Service Module by Astronaut Bill Shepherd, visit training facility where astronauts train for their missions, discuss astronaut food and eating in space, and interactively ask questions during teleconference to evaluate career opportunities associated with NASA. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students identify the steps in processing wheat into food. They compare and contrast food processing for the International Space Station with that used on Earth identifying unusual problems faced by the astronauts dealing with food issues. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students discuss aspects of living and working in space as astronauts, as well as other careers in space science. They demonstrate their understanding of the food guide pyramid by designing a healthy food tray for an astronaunt. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students discover the necessary components of a healthy diet. In groups, they participate in activities in which they practice their measurement and computing skills. They use this information to develop a menu for astronauts in space. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students identify important figures in space travel and advancements made possible because of their contributions. They identify the parts of an astronaut's space suit and construct a realistic replica of an astronaut dressed for a space walk. Full Review »
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