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In the Spotlight
NASA's Gift to Mr. Claus
Global Cloud Observation Day
Help NASA scientists by making and reporting cloud observations on Jan. 13, 2009.
What Is the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope?
Fun and Games
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Make a Balloon-powered Nanorover! →
Roving a "mini-planet" calls for a "mini-rover."
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NASA's First Fifty Years: An Interactive Journey
Let the robot Automa guide you through an interactive tour of clickable models and exhibits, video galleries, astronauts and more.
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States of Matter →
See how energy, temperature and states of matter are related.
Find It Fast!
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Search by Subject
This list of NASA topics can help with homework.
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Sites Listed by Alphabet
Use this list to find NASA Web sites.
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Search NASA →
Do you still need help? Use NASA's search engine!
Stuff You Can Do
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Name the Mars Science Laboratory Rover Contest →
Students ages 5-18 years old are invited to submit name suggestions for the next rover heading to Mars. Entries are due Jan. 25, 2009.
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Rock Around the World →
Scientists want students to send in rocks to help them understand the red planet.
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Solar System Ambassador Events →
NASA Solar System Ambassadors are planning education events at local venues across the United States. Visit the site for a calendar of events.
Research Tools
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World Book for Students
Students in grades 4-8 can use these resources for help with homework and reports.
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World Book @ NASA
Middle and high school students can use these resources for research.
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MyNASA
Students 13 years and older may use MyNASA to help with homework and projects relating to NASA.
Vote Now!
NASA Dictionary
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Check This Out!
Find definitions for words related to science, space and aeronautics.
Homework Topics
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Have Homework About NASA?
Find answers to questions about NASA missions, vehicles, science topics and more!
Career Corner
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Want to Work at NASA?
Find career information, and learn more about what people do at NASA.