Fertilizing Plants on Mars

Robyn·

Space Farming

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Grade Level9th Grade

SubjectSpace Farming

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fertilize plants on mars include talk about amoninia and anominium

This teaching resource provides a comprehensive guide for educators to engage students in the concept of space farming, specifically focusing on the unique challenges of cultivating plants on Mars. It outlines the logistics and setup required for a lesson lasting 30-45 minutes, including necessary materials such as student notebooks and Mars soil samples. The guide highlights learning targets that include identifying plant survival needs and analyzing Martian soil constraints. Key vocabulary terms are introduced, including 'regolith' and 'hydroponics.' The document contrasts Earth soil with Martian regolith, emphasizing the absence of essential elements like nitrogen needed for plant growth. Through a series of mission objectives, students learn about the importance of nitrogen, the differences between ammonia and ammonium as fertilizers, and strategies for fertilizer application on Mars. The guide culminates in a design challenge where student squads create a robust fertilization system for a Martian farm. The resource also includes inquiries to help students reflect on the critical components needed for successful farming in space environments.

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