Living in Space

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Thomas Graham

Education Pathway

University

Job Title

Professor

Education Pathway

University

Astronauts Anne McClain and David Saint-Jacques

Space Videos

Grades

Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Jurisdiction

AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT, Outside Canada

Tomatosphere™

Through Tomatosphere™, your students investigate the effects of outer space on the germination of tomato seed. This is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills.

Temperature: On Earth and on the Space Station

This backgrounder explains what temperature is, how it is measured, how it affects people, and how it is controlled on the International Space Station.

Humidity on Earth and on the Space Station

Humidity is an important part of life on Earth and life in space. This backgrounder explains what humidity is, how it is measured and how it affects us both mentally and physically.

What is your weight on another planet?

Grade

6, 7, 8, 9

Jurisdiction

AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT, Outside Canada

Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.

From Sky to Space

Canadian astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques explain how learning to fly an aircraft prepared them for the challenges of living in space.