Gravity isn't the only thing astronauts lose in space. Learners investigate why astronauts complain about a loss of taste while in space in a hands-on activity. They taste test foods while limiting their other senses and rate each food based on its flavor intensity as well as other characteristics.

Concepts

the five senses, sense of taste, sense of smell, sense of sight, gravity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite parents and other guests to be the taste testers and collect data from different age groups to compare
• Check for food allergies before beginning the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Allow time to collect and prepare materials
• Remind pupils of food handling safety precautions

Pros

• Includes links to additional resources
• Provides important background information

Cons

• None