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Nutrition in Space Lesson PlanNutrition in Space Lesson Plan
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5th - 6th
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14 days
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Nutrition in Space

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Students compare and contrast the process of dehydration with the processes of freezing and canning. They predict energy sources that may be accessible in the future in different environments such as the moon and planets, most notably Mars.

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