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Expedition Space Lab Mission:
Germs in Space

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ACTIVITY 1

SPACE STATION EXPLORERS PARTNER PROGRAM:

DREAMUP

  • Bring space to your classroom or your classroom to space by replicating experiments that took place on the ISS or sending your own experiment to the ISS.
  • Following scientific procedures and comparing data and results provides valuable learning experiences for students and educators alike.
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LESSON

Moldy Bread from the Science Museum of Virginia
Germs are all around us and even hitched a ride to the ISS. In this activity, learn about the germs that live on the surfaces we touch every day.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Can Germs Live in Outer Space?

The Microbial Observatory-1 experiment will track and monitor changes to microbial flora over time on the space station.

Bacteria in Space

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Career Connection

Microbiologist

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TAKE THIS MISSION TO ANOTHER LEVEL!

DreamUp Germs in Space Kit
Classroom experiments that use swabs and petri dishes to compare germs in the classroom vs. on the ISS.

Expedition Space Lab is an online tool from the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory that provides educators with easy access to ISS-related lessons, activities, and other resources to integrate into their curriculum.