1. Rocket Science Project St Charles’ Catholic Primary School April – May 2016

3. Tim Peake and 2kg of seeds

4. Is there a difference between seeds that have been flown in space and those that have remained on the ground? Thousands of schools in the UK will be working together to find out the answer

5. Why? Scientists hope that by collecting such a large data sample they will be able to understand how factors such as zero gravity affect plant growth and development. Scientists hope that by collecting such a large data sample they will be able to understand how factors such as zero gravity affect plant growth and development. That will help them identify which crops will be the best to grow in a “space garden”, providing a sustainable source of food for astronauts. That will help them identify which crops will be the best to grow in a “space garden”, providing a sustainable source of food for astronauts.

6. Monday 18 th April We will need: We will need:

7. Sowing our seeds Wednesday 20 th April

8. 35 days of growing

9. Are you ready to touch something that has been into space?