Space Physiology: We Have Been Created to Exist
Optimally in Our Environment
When astronauts are in space, several detrimental
physiological changes occur to their bodies. What countermeasures are needed and
will they be enough?
Takeaways: 1. Microgravity causes many changes in the astronaut's body; 2. Countermeasures are utilized while in orbit; and 3. Long-term missions need to overcome the detrimental effects.
Speakers
Cahleen Shrier (Azusa Pacific University: Azusa, CA)
Presenter Materials for this Session:
(Materials are only accessible to NSTA Members)
Space Phys Instructions.pdf
Teacher's Instructions for Space Physiology
Space Phys Worksheet #1 .docx
The docx worksheet that goes with the first video.
Space Phys Worksheet #1 .pdf
The pdf file to accompany the first video.
Twin Space Study Worksheet#2 .docx
The docx worksheet to accompany the second video.
Twin Space Study Worksheet#2 .pdf
The pdf worksheet to go with the second video.
AnsKey Space Phys Worksheets.docx
Instructor's Answer Keys for both worksheets.
Twin Space Study Results.docx
These are the findings of the Twin Space Study.
Additional Space Videos Part 1.docx
More Space Physiology Videos Part 2.docx
Additional Student Space Activities.docx