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Teacher Class, quiet down please. Last week we were talking about the solar system. I know everyone has read chapter four and prepared their research questions.
Well, I’ve done some research of my own.
Student I read the chapter, but it didn’t answer my questions. And this is what I’ve found, someone who knows a lot about the solar system.
Let me introduce you to my class. Anna McGowin has been a researcher with NASA for many years, And I know that you’ll find it very exciting to interact with her.
Anna McGowin Good morning class. (Class) Good morning. Ms. Ewing emailed me some of you questions. Jacob, you had some great ones. Let’s start with you.
Jacob How are we going to determine if Pluto is a true planet.
Excellent Question! Here at NASA we are developing specific missions designed to determine exactly that.
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Anna McGowin Thank you for all of your wonderful questions. You are a great class.
Student Wow! I can’t believe we’re talking to a real NASA researcher.
Teacher Yes Takia.
Takia Can we do this again?
Anna McGowin Of course you can do this again. I have many colleagues who are signed up and ready to talk to classes just like yours. Now don’t forget to sign up early. See ya next time.