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Sea turtle conservation has been used for 18 years to construct an inquiry- and field-based, hands-on learning experience for 14 K-12 teacher-interns/yr, enhancing STEM content, technology competence, critical thinking, self-esteem, and willingness to take academic risk. Traditional teaching is followed by experiential learning supported by mentoring by a team of STEM faulty members, teacher-mentors, and a robust web site (www.scistp.org). Teachers transfer content and pedagogy into their classrooms through endangered species teaching units.

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