Some sixth graders at Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Middle School took an educational journey to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama without ever leaving the classroom.

It may sound strange, but modern technology made it possible.

Action News reporter Amanda Sanchez explains how.

It is a rare opportunity many kids dream of, interacting with scientists from NASA.

Tuesday, 37 sixth graders taking a computer literacy class got the chance to do just that.

"It was a great experience especially for sixth graders, I know that probably not even students in high school could do this back then," said Gabriella Scibetta. 

"I liked that we got to learn about what people do at NASA, it is pretty cool," said Vince Damian.

Tuesday's teacher was from NASA and when he talked, the kids truly listened.

Scott's lesson plan gave the students a chance to learn about everything that takes places at NASA from astronauts to rocket science, the world of space science was covered.

"I am really into space stuff, because I like to float," said Alexis White.

It is the type of technology that was once unimaginable but now brings a classroom a world away right to Valley sixth graders.

"I am really lucky to be a part of it," said Gabriella.

A part of something that may inspire them in their career choices.

"Also it is important that statewide we take care of our students and we invest in them so they could make a future," said Eloiz Martinez.

Monday's video conference was funded by the Wells Fargo Grant A Wish For Your School Program and the Nevada Public Education Foundation.

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