Space Tools Galileo Galilei was born February 15, 1564. He was the first to use a telescope to look at the night sky. Learn about inventions that help us understand the universe better. Supercool Space Tools Supercool Space Tools (PDF)

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Disease - Learn how scientists track down disease to try to find a cure!

EEK! - Career Zone - If you think you might want to have a job that involves helping take care of the environment, check out these careers.

Health and Science Careers - If you curious, like numbers, and like adventures, maybe you should become a scientist!

Scientists @ the Smithsonian - Watch and read about these scientists at the Smithsonian. What kind of scientist would you like to be?

Space Agriculture in the Classroom - Learn about the space program and the role of agriculture in our economy and society. Helps students see the connection between agricultural practices on Earth that relate to space-based research, particularly in the plant sciences.

Space Place Live - Kate and Carlos interview real scientists who work on space projects to find out what it’s like to work as a scientist, how they got started in science, and what they like to do for fun.

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