Enhancing Teaching Practices through Watershed Research Outreach Programs

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: teacher, ocean, marine, science, Teresa Greely, University of South Florida, Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, watershed, river, bay, sampling, research, outreach, training
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

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