Tomatosphere

Discover how space agencies have explored the Red Planet in the past and present and learn about the future of human spaceflight to the red planet.

Learn how soil is different on Mars than on Earth, and what that means for growing plants on the red planet.

A look at the taxonomic classification of the tomato plant and the origin, history and development of tomatoes.

Learn about the characteristics of the Earth and Mars, two planets in our Solar System.

Learn what’s inside a tomato seed, how it travels, and all the things it needs to germinate and grow.

Learn about the pollination, fertilization, germination and growth of tomato plants.

Inquiry is an approach to learning that engages our natural curiosity and desire to make sense of the world.

Learn about the categories, or phylum, of the plant kingdom with examples from each.

Learn about the many different structures that make up plant cells as well as what differentiates plant cells from animal cells.

Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

The skill of predicting involves forecasting what is believed will occur in the future.

The skill of questioning allows students to pursue their ideas and explore the world around them.

The skill of observing involves using all of the senses, as appropriate, to find out about the characteristics, properties and attributes of objects, places and events.

The ability to make connections involves a process of connecting prior knowledge to new knowledge and experiences.