Designed specifically for classrooms, the Canadian Space Agency's 3D education resources have been developed on an interactive platform that simulates the experience of flying on a Soyuz spacecraft and living and working on the International Space Station. Through the eyes of their virtual avatars and with the guidance of astronaut Chris Hadfield, students will learn about the role of plants in biological life support systems by creating a virtual living wall inside the International Space Station.

"The overall objective of 'Planting the seed for space exploration' is for students to develop critical thinking skills by applying a problem solving process to an authentic technical challenge-- how to keep astronauts healthy on long duration missions"--P.002. Text in French and English.

Introduction and learning objectives -- Curriculum connections -- Background information -- How to use Planting the seeds for exploration in the classroom -- Guiding your students through the problem solving process -- Assessment -- Blackline masters -- Information cards.