Space Ecosystem
Plant Growth
Year 7
Ecosystems Beyond Earth
Students learn about the need for future space settlements to grow their own food. They examine the flow of matter and energy in space ecosystems and the need for biosecurity systems to prevent the introduction of new species.
Lesson
Year 6
Plants And Life In Space
As humans continue to explore new frontiers, especially in space, the role of plants becomes even more crucial. Researchers are working hard to learn how to grow plants in an inhospitable environment like space.
Experiment
Activity
Clinostat Build Guide
A Guide to build a Clinostat
Activity
Grade 4 to 10
Plants For Space Story Cards
Plants for Space Story Cards are used as an activity to highlight the many aspects of the ARC Centre of excellence in Plants For Space.
Lesson
Year 8
Can we grow Plants in Space? Investigating cell structure, function and photosynthesis
Investigating cell structure, function and photosynthesis when growing Plants in Space