The Space Food Lab — Passage and Quiz
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ABOUT THIS READER
This engaging passage explores the fascinating world of space food technology, aligning with NGSS standards for engineering solutions and matter interactions. The narrative explains the challenges of eating in space and how they are solved through innovative food preparation methods. Through Sarah's observation of freeze-dried food preparation, students learn about the practical aspects of living in space while understanding the importance of engineering in solving everyday challenges. The passage effectively combines food science with space technology concepts.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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CONTENT PREVIEW
The Space Food Lab
Sarah's class entered a room that looked like a kitchen from the future. Shiny metal containers lined the walls, and packages of freeze-dried food were displayed in glass cases.
"This is where we learn about space food," Alex explained. "Astronauts can't have regular meals in space because crumbs could float around and damage equipment."
Sarah watched as Alex demonstrated how astronauts prepare their meals. He added water to a silver pouch of freeze-dried spaghetti, and within minutes, it was ready to eat!
"The best part," Alex said with a grin, "is that astronauts get to have ice cream! But it's special space ice cream that doesn't need to be frozen."
Quiz
1. Why can't astronauts eat regular food in space?
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Because they're not hungryB
Because crumbs could float and damage equipmentC
Because there's no kitchen in spaceD
Because they only eat vegetables2. What did Alex demonstrate to the class?
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How to grow plants in spaceB
How to make a sandwichC
How to prepare freeze-dried foodD
How to cook on a stove3. What happened when water was added to the freeze-dried spaghetti?
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It explodedB
Nothing happenedC
It was ready to eat in minutesD
It turned blue4. What special treat do astronauts get to have in space?
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Fresh cookiesB
Space ice creamC
Birthday cakeD
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