Tomatosphere™
An Out-Of-This-World Learning Program
How does the exposure to space affect the germination of tomato seeds?
Tomatosphere™ is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills. Investigate the effects of outer space on seed germination with your students.
About Tomatosphere
Canadian Kindergarten through Grade 12 Educators – Investigate the effects of outer space on seed germination with your class. Tomatosphere™ is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills.
In the Tomatosphere™ Seed Investigation, students will plant two groups of seeds and compare the number of seeds that germinate from each. One set of seeds has been sent to the International Space Station, or treated in space like conditions, and the other set, the “control” seeds, have not.
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