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New Astrobotany Lesson Plan on ArtTechnically.org

Lily Donaldson, Workshop Leader

14 September 2021

Art Technically’s astrobotany lesson plan learning about growing plants in space just became available on our website, for free!

The Astrobotany workshop teaches students biology, physics, and space science topics through the field of astrobotany, or growing plants in space.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will examine the importance of nutrition, both for astronauts and themselves
  • Students will use understand the importance of plants in sustaining life on Earth and beyond
  • Students will examine plants’ needs
  • Students will explore the electromagnetic spectrum, especially as it relates to LED lighting for plants
  • Students will explore careers in space science

Steps

  1. What is Astrobotany
  2. Plant Science
  3. Careers in Space

Get the free lesson plan here.

Art Technically workshop leader Lily demonstrates a grow light as students gather around during the pilot Astrobotany workshop at Atoka, Tennessee’s Department of Parks and Recreation.

Atoka Parks and Rec.

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