Lesson Plan Details
Age Ranges:
- Elementary
- Middle School
Subject:
- Human Biology and Medicine
Duration:
50 Minutes
Cost:
This program is free.
Exercise is an integral part of the astronauts’ daily routine aboard the International Space Station. In this STEMonstration, Expedition 53/54 Flight Engineer Joe Acaba stresses the importance of exercising in orbit, and dives into the science behind what happens to bones and muscles in microgravity.
NASA Education at Johnson Space Center released this video and lesson plan in December 2017.
