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The Glass Garden Secret
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A curious girl discovers a hidden greenhouse on a space station where the plants only grow when her special friend is nearby.
STEMLevel 7STEMEQ
The Glass Garden Secret
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Moral of the Story
Friendship is precious
STEM Concepts
Vibration and Sound TravelLight Filtration and HeatInterdependence in Ecosystems
Fun Facts
- •In space, plants grow differently because there is no 'up' or 'down' without strong gravity!
- •Some plants on Earth actually respond to the sound of bees buzzing, which helps them release pollen.
- •Scientists are currently testing how to grow gardens on the International Space Station to provide fresh food for astronauts.
New Words
vibration
a tiny, fast shaking movement
concentrated
gathered closely together in one place
thrive
to grow very well and be healthy
reflective
something that bounces light off its surface