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TEACHER ACTIVITY GUIDE GROWING BEYOND EARTH: CROP SELECTION AND TESTING FOR SPACE MISSIONS HIGH SCHOOL Objective: To conduct a scientific investigation that will identify plants that can be potential candidates for growth on board the International Space Station (ISS).

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With the long-duration missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS), it has become clear that more emphasis needs to be placed on improving human habitability. The Vegetable Production System (VEGGIE) provides a means to supply crews with a continuous source of fresh food and a tool for relaxation and recreation.

VEGGIE can support a variety of experiments used to determine how plants sense and respond to gravity. The plants will be harvested for further investigation and consumed by the crew members.

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