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Sharon students ‘train like an astronaut’ with NASA program

By Jennette Barnes

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  March 29, 2012

If the awe of space flight inspires Tim Vigorito’s students as much as it did him, he’s got a good thing going. His passion for space led NASA to select Sharon, where he teaches physical education at Heights Elementary School, as one of three US communities to participate in an international program called “Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut.’’ Teachers led students in grades 3 to 5 through activities and nutrition lessons, all with a space-flight theme.

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