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Maine Learning Results Standards
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Activities and units developed by us and educators statewide encourage students to collaborate, communicate, think critically and creatively, and build scientific habits of mind. Use, modify, share, and redistribute these resources!
Learning environment
Inquiry learning
Students learn science by being scientists as they participate directly in a real environmental research effort alongside scientists, professionals, citizens, and a statewide network of their peers.