Astrobotany: Growing Plants in Space

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