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Teaching Like a Park Ranger

Kids can learn whether they're inside the classroom or out in nature. Park Rangers and Naturalists are educators in their own way. We take a look at how the ways of these experts on the great outdoors can be used inside the traditional classroom.

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How and Why I Teach Like a Park Ranger

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James FesterEducational Consultant/Author

Marie LaudemanInterpretive NaturalistIndiana Dunes State Park

Jessica FilerNaturalistPotato Creek State Park

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Date uploaded: March 29, 2022

Organization: Indiana Department of Natural Resources

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