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This digital badge will introduce you to Veggie, a project taking place at the Space Station Processing Facility, at Kennedy Space Center. The Veggie scientists and engineers do research about plant growth in space. After earning this badge, you will be equipped to connect the space plant science taking place at Kennedy Space Center, to your own classroom. In order to earn this badge, complete the following steps.

The EPDC Veggie’s Digital Badge meets the following standards:

Next Generation Science Standards

K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.

5-LS1-1. Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.

MS-LS1-5. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.

MS-LS1-6. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.

Common Core Math Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.K.MD.A.2
Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.

CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.4
Measure to determine how much longer one object is than another, expressing the length difference in terms of a standard length unit.

CCSS.Math.Content.6.SP.B.4
Display numerical data in plots on a number line, including dot plots, histograms, and box plots.

Common Core ELA Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.4.b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.4.4
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.5.4.a
Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

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