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Theoretical Essay

Nearby Nature: An Interdisciplinary Science, Literacy, and Technology Project Situated within a Traditional Teacher Preparation Program

Pages 21-37 | Received 05 Jul 2022, Accepted 11 Oct 2023, Published online: 02 Nov 2023

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