Space Farming

Which one of the following is your class PBL Questions?

• Investigate the potential for agriculture . 

  What are the economical, technological and environmental factors to consider? 

• Investigate the potential for farming. 

  What are the economical, technological and environmental factors to consider? 

• Investigate the potential for agriculture in space. 

• Investigate the potential for agriculture in space. 

  What are the economical, technological and environmental factors to consider? 

What is space farming?

 

• Growing plants in space.

• Finding a space to farm.

Is space farming possible?

• Yes

• No

Factors that are related to surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives are _____________.

• Environmental

• Technological

• Economic

Factors related to money or finances are ______.

• Environmental

• Technological

• Economic

Factors related to the machinery and equipment are ________

• Environmental

• Technological

• Economic

What are the environmental factors to consider when considering agriculture in space?

• Low Gravity

• Salaries for individuals to monitor, maintain and harvest crops

• Cost for repairs

• Hire personnel to plan , construct, maintain and repair the greenhouses and system that will be used to grow plants in space

What are the technological factors to consider when considering agriculture in space?

• Low Gravity

• Availability and Distribution of Water

• Securing the needed equipment and machinery needed for space farming

• The amount of money being saved on astronaut meals as a result of space farming

What are the economical factors to consider when considering agriculture in space?

• Ensure the space craft provides sufficient energy for operation of equipment and systems

• Low Gravity

• Cost for construction and installation of garden systems and equipment

• Distribution of Water

What equipment/machinery is needed for space farming?

• Sensors

• LED's

• Greenhouses

• All the above