NASA Food in Space DVD
Resource Review
Description
This 40-minute DVD, available from www.foodinspace.com, provides information on the formulation, packaging, storage and preparation of food to be eaten in the micro-gravity environment in space. It also details how waste material is collected and recycled after digestion.
Curriculum Links
The material presented would be of interest to students in a number of curriculum areas including Technology, Science and Health programmes
Content
The DVD is structured into two sections. There is a 20-minute overview detailing:
- the types of food that are eaten in space;
- how they are formulated, packages and stored;
- how they are prepared and eaten;
- how the waste materials produced are collected for disposal or recycling where appropriate.
A separate 'bonus features' section provides more detailed information on life as an astronaut in the International Space Station (ISS) environment and, as a bit of an aside, a recipe and method for making a 'healthy' pizza.
Ease of use
The material is scripted and presented to suit the school audience with excellent footage provided through the support of NASA. The DVD format allows for easy flexible usage.
Rating
The DVD is short and punchy and could provide informative background/support information for junior/middle school Food Technology programmes in particular.
Availability
A sample of the material presented can be accessed on the www.foodinspace.com website. It can be ordered on the site for US$12.95.
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