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Would astronauts be able to grow their food on the Moon? Teams research plant growth in order to design and build a growth chamber that will function on the lunar surface. They narrow down plant choices based upon their strengths and weaknesses to determine what plants to grow in the growth chamber.
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CCSS:
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Research Earth-based growth chambers
- Have teams determine what lunar resources they can use in their designs
Classroom Considerations
- The building part of the unit requires space to hold a full-size growth chamber and support systems
Pros
- The unit is set up so that the building part is optional
- Denotes the lesson connection for the questions in the pre-/post-assessment
Cons
- None