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Good job guys, well thus far you've seen these students use some of the tools for research,

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that being design, construction, testing and analysis of an experiment.

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But you know what, NASA uses some other tools for research, computer simulations.

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And with a little help from our friend Norbert here, we're going to transport you

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to the Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Fernbank Science Center is a science resource center for DeKalb County School System.

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This had a relationship with NASA since the early Apollo missions

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and recently installed the NASA Aeronautics Education Laboratory to use in its education programs.

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Waiting for you at Fernbank are students from McNair Middle School who will introduce you

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to the program's featured web simulation, MAX, or Mars Airborne Explorer,

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created especially for NASA Connect by Space.com.

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From Norbert's lab, click the activity button.

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You'll get to create a Mars exploration aircraft and fly it over a simulated Martian terrain.

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You'll be able to see the relationships between thrust, drag and lift.

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Your mission is to pilot the Mars aircraft and release a number of probes

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that must land on designated targets.

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The right combination and balance will lead to a successful flight.

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ePALS Classroom Exchange brings to teachers and students the opportunity to collaborate

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with peers, experts and others using ePALS' free telecommunications and collaborative tools.

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And teachers, be sure to visit Norbert's lab and browse the section called Manager,

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a special section to help guide teachers in using activities

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that have educational technology interwoven.

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A special thanks to another NASA Connect online partner, Space.com.

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Devoted to Space News, it offers special portals to kids and teachers

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at SpaceKids.com and TeachSpace.com.

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And a final thanks to our AIAA student mentors from Georgia Tech.

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Well, I think that's a wrap from my end, bringing you the power of digital learning.

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I'm Shelley Canright for NASA Connect Online.