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Inspiring the Next Generation

Teachers in the Field and Scientists in the Classroom

Science Scope—Fall 2023 (Volume 46, Issue 7)

By Adriana E. Martinez and Alejandra O. Martinez

How many times have you found yourself sitting in a cafeteria or classroom staring at a professional development PowerPoint being presented by someone who hasn’t been in a classroom or practiced science in years? There is another way! Teachers all over the United States and internationally are participating in field experiences funded by organizations or outreach grants that expose them to real-world science being conducted.

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