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Astrocrops – Growing plants for future space missions
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Astrocrops – Growing plants for future space missions

07/04/2020

Paxi needs your help gathering data about plants that he could grow on his long distance space journeys. You will need to become scientists and carry out a scientific investigation. This will involve making observations, taking measurements and recording data. Paxi has sent a mission statement for you.
Mission statement: follow the development of three unknown seeds as they grow over 12 weeks. Identify the three plants and decide which one you would take to space.

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Keywords: Science, Biology, Plants, Seeds, Germination, Basil, Tomato, Radish, Stem, Leaf, Fruit, Flower, Root

Material: 

• Data logbook (printed or children can create their own)
• Ruler
• 3 pots
• Soil or other growth medium
• Plant nutrients (optional)
• Basil, radish and tomato seeds (or other seeds)