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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.

Lesson

Growing Bacteria Purdue University Office of 4H Extension
Bacteria is everywhere! But how do we know which surfaces are clean? In this activity from 4H, students will swab various surfaces and grow cultures in Petri dishes to determine where the most bacteria are found.

Additional Resources

If Bacteria Stick Together, They Can Live for Years in Space

How Do You Get Rid of Bacteria on Space Stations?

Career Connection

Microbiologist

Speaker’s Bureau

Take this mission to another level!

Purchase a Germs in Space DreamKit.
Conduct classroom experiments that use swabs and petri dishes to compare germs in the classroom vs. germs 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.