Living Space
Astronaut in space
Astronaut in space
How does this align with my curriculum?
AB
9
Knowledge and Employability Science 8, 9 (revised 2009)
Unit E: Space Exploration
AB
9
Science 7-8-9 (2003, updated 2014)
Unit E: Space Exploration
BC
11
Earth Sciences 11 (June 2018
Big Idea: Astronomy seeks to explain the origin and interactions of Earth and its solar system.
MB
9
Senior 1 Science (2000)
Cluster 4:Exploring the Universe
NL
9
Grade 9 Science
Unit 1: Space (revised 2011)
NS
9
Science 9 (2021)
Space Exploration
NU
9
Knowledge and Employability Science 9 (Alberta, Revised 2009)
Unit E: Space Exploration
NU
9
Science 9 (Alberta, 2003, updated 2014)
Unit E: Space Exploration
ON
12
Earth and Space Science, Grade 12, University (SES4U)
Strand C: Planetary science (Science of the Solar System)
YT
11
Earth Sciences 11 (British Columbia, June 2018
Big Idea: Astronomy seeks to explain the origin and interactions of Earth and its solar system.
SK
9
Science 9 (2009)
Earth and Space Science – Exploring our Universe (EU)
NT
9
Knowledge and Employability Science 9 (Alberta, Revised 2009)
Unit E: Space Exploration
NT
9
Science 9 (Alberta, 2003, updated 2014)
Unit E: Space Exploration
ON
9
Science Grade 9 (SNC1W) (2022)
Strand E: Space Exploration
BC
12
Anatomy & Physiology 12 (June 2018)
Big Idea: Homeostasis is maintained through physiological processes.
BC
12
Anatomy & Physiology 12 (June 2018)
Big Idea: Organ systems have complex interrelationships to maintain homeostasis
MB
11
Grade 11 Biology (2010)
Unit 1: Wellness and Homeostasis
MB
11
Grade 11 Biology (2010)
Unit 6: Wellness and Homeostatic Changes
NB
11
Biology 112/111 (2008)
Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
NB
12
Biology 122/121 (2008)
Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium II
NL
11
Biology 2201 (2002)
Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
NL
12
Biology 3201 (2004)
Unit 1: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium II
NS
11
Biology 11/Advanced Biology 11 (2012, 2019)
Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
NS
12
Biology 12 (2012, 2020)
Unit 1: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium II
ON
12
Biology, Grade 12, University (SBI4U)
Strand E: Homeostasis
PE
11
Biology 521A (2010)
Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
PE
11
Human Biology 801A (revised 2009)
Homeostasis & Genetics
PE
12
Biology 621A (2010)
Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium II
YT
12
Anatomy & Physiology 12 (British Columbia, June 2018)
Big Idea: Homeostasis is maintained through physiological processes.
YT
12
Anatomy & Physiology 12 (British Columbia, June 2018)
Big Idea: Organ systems have complex interrelationships to maintain homeostasis
SK
11
Health Science 20 (2016)
Human Body
SK
12
Biology 30 (2016)
Organization of Life
MB
6
Science Grade 6 (2000)
Cluster 4: Exploring the Solar System
NB
8
Science 8: Beyond Earth: Human presence
in the solar system (2021)
Space Exploration
NL
6
Grade 6 Science (2018)
Unit 1: Space
NS
6
Science 6 (2019)
Earth and Space Science: Space
NU
6
K-6 Science and Technology Curriculum (NWT, 2004)
Earth and Space Systems: Space
PE
6
Science Grade 6 (2012)
Earth and Space Science: Space
SK
6
Science Grade 6 (2009)
Earth and Space Science – Our Solar System (SS)
NT
6
K-6 Science and Technology Curriculum (NWT, 2004)
Earth and Space Systems: Space
ON
6
Science and Technology, Grade 6 (2022)
Strand E: Space
AB
10
Science 10 (2005, updated 2015)
Unit D: Energy Flow in Global Systems
BC
11
Earth Sciences 11 (June 2018
Big Idea: The transfer of energy through the atmosphere creates weather and is affected by climate change.
MB
10
Senior 2 Science (2001)
Cluster 4: Weather Dynamics
MB
11
Grade 11 Chemistry (2006)
Topic 2: Gases and the Atmosphere
NB
7
Science 7: Earth Surface Processes (2020)
Weather Systems and Climate
NB
9
Science 9: Ecosystem Dynamics (2020)
Earth and its Place in the Universe
NB
11
Physical Geography 110 (n.d.)
4. The atmosphere
NB
12
Sciences de l'environnement 12e année - 54411 (version 2007)
4. Air et pollution atmosphérique
NL
10
Science 1206 (2018)
Unit 1: Weather Dynamics
NL
11
Science 2200 (2004)
Unit 2: Weather Dynamics
NL
12
Earth Systems 3209 (nd)
Unit 1: Introduction to Earth Science
NL
12
Environmental Science 3205 (revised 2010)
Unit 5: The atmosphere and the Environment
NS
10
Science 10 (2012, 2019)
Earth and Space Science: Weather Dynamics
NU
10
Experiential Science 10 - Terrestrial Systems
Unit 2: Climatology and Meteorology
NU
10
Science 10 (2005, updated 2015)
Unit D: Energy Flow in Global Systems
ON
10
Science Grade 10 Academic (SNC2D)
Strand D: Climate Change
ON
10
Science Grade 10 Applied (SNC2P)
Strand D: Earth’s Dynamic Climate
ON
11
Chemistry, Grade 11, University (SCH3U)
Strand F: Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry
PE
10
Science 431A (n.d.)
Unit 4: Weather Systems
PE
12
Environmental Science 621A (2011)
Environmental Challenges and Successes
QC
Sec V
Chemistry
Gases
QC
Sec I
Science and Technology
The Earth and Space: General Characteristics of Earth
QC
Sec II
Science and Technology
The Earth and Space: General Characteristics of Earth
YT
11
Earth Sciences 11 (British Columbia, June 2018
Big Idea: The transfer of energy through the atmosphere creates weather and is affected by climate change.
SK
12
Earth Science 30 (Feb 2018)
Atmosphere and Hydrosphere
NT
10
Science 10 (Alberta, 2005, updated 2015)
Unit D: Energy Flow in Global Systems
Project Description
Students and educators will study the key environmental conditions that are monitored and managed to keep astronauts healthy on the ISS. Students will measure environmental conditions such as temperature, CO2, and relative humidity in their classroom and submit the data to a national database.
After developing their understanding of optimal ranges, and collecting data on their current environment, students will make a plan for classroom environmental improvement. The national Living Space database allows students to compare their classroom data with information from other participating classrooms in Canada as well as data from the ISS!
Technology for Implementing Living Space
As part of the Living Space project, students will collect, record, and upload data on the environmental conditions in their classroom into a national dataset. There are three different Data Collection Methods outlined in our educator resources:
- Common Devices: Classrooms can choose to use instruments they already have available such as a thermometer or purchase readily available devices such as an indoor humidity monitor (hygrometer). This method does not require coding.
- Air Quality Monitor: A limited number of Air Quality Monitors are available for eligible classrooms thanks to Canadian Space Agency funding. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for more details on eligibility. This method does not require coding.
- Micro:bit with COZIR sensor: A limited number of micro:bit and COZIR sensor sets are available for eligible classrooms thanks to Canadian Space Agency funding. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for more details on eligibility. This method requires coding.
Returning educators will still need to enrol in the project this year in order to submit data to the national database.
Join the Project!
Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques invites students to participate in the Living Space project.
Living Space Classroom Connections
- Understand Canadian contributions to space research
- Understand how environmental factors can affect physical and mental health, both on Earth and in space
- Make data-driven decisions about the conditions of the learning environment
- Use a digital format to communicate findings
- Topics Focus: Space Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science
- 21st Century Skills Focus: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creative Thinking
- Computational Thinking Skills Focus: Algorithmic Thinking, Pattern Recognition, Decomposition, Abstraction
Learning Goals
- Understand Canadian contributions to space research
- Understand how environmental factors can affect physical and mental health, both on Earth and in space
- Make data-driven decisions about the conditions of the learning environment
- Use a digital format to communicate findings
Subjects/Skills
- Topics Focus: Space Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science
- 21st Century Skills Focus: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creative Thinking
- Computational Thinking Skills Focus: Algorithmic Thinking, Pattern Recognition, Decomposition, Abstraction