Curriculum expectations
From the Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes K-12, Pan-Canadian Protocol for Collaboration on School Curriculum, Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), 1997.
- Describe how astronauts are able to meet their basic needs in space.
- Demonstrate and explain the importance of selecting appropriate processes for investigating scientific questions and solving technological problems.
- Demonstrate the importance of using the languages of science and technology to compare and communicate ideas, processes, and results.
- Describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications.
- Plan a set of steps to solve a practical problem and to carry out a fair test of a science-related idea.
- Record observations using a single word, notes in point form, sentences, and simple diagrams and charts.
Tomatosphere is sponsored by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Heinz Canada Ltd, HeinzSeed, Ontario Centres of Excellence, Stokes Seeds and the University of Guelph.
Surviving on the Red Planet
Teacher Resources
- NEW Seed Treatment for 2012
- NEW Priming
- Seed Treatment for 2011
- Growing Spheres
- Energy Diet Challenge
- Tomatosphere Project Overview
- Tips 'n' Tricks
- 2011 Teachers' Guide
- PDF Resources [Printable charts from the Teachers' Guide]
- Four Optional Units
- Biological Life Support Systems
- Tomatosphere Supplies
- Tomatoes in Space [Video]
- Heinz Tomato Breeding Program
- International Space Station
- Astronaut Mike Fincke talks about the importance of Tomatosphere [Video]
- CSA Teachers' Conference
- CSA Teacher Resources
- Exploring Mars
- Mars Environment
- Seed Starting Guidelines
