Learns about the different sources and properties of water. Investigates materials and systems used in the process of purifying water. Learns how water can be collected and reused on a space station. The Design Solution will most likely result in three-dimensional working models, as well as a materials and procedures list. Encourage students to also produce graphs tracking the results of their tests.
Exercise is crucial to human health.
Whether we swim, walk, or climb stairs, our muscles, bones and cardiovascular system needs to be kept in shape. While their exercise equipment is adequate and well-tested, doctors claim the crew's state of poor fitness is due to infrequent exercise. Asked about this, crewmembers admit to being bored with the same old routine and equipment. The ISS crew has challenged the physical therapists to come up with more entertaining equipment and interesting ways to exercise in microgravity. Urgent Action Required Your team has been challenged by the ISS crew to create an entertaining sport, game, or exercise equipment for the space crew to help them keep bone mass and muscle tone.