Collaboration Through Critical Service Learning—In Search of Earth’s Secrets

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AbstractDiscover how a three-pronged approach that includes community mentors, community engagement, and integrated curriculum supports teachers in developing culturally responsive teaching practices.Keywords: Pre-service TeachersInformal EducationCitizen ScienceEarth and Space SciencePreservice Science EducationTeacher Preparation AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Grant No. 2050588 and 1515856. Any opinions, findings, interpretations, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of its authors and do not represent the views of the National Science Foundation.Supplemental MaterialAdditional informationNotes on contributorsFaye BruunDr. Faye Bruun is a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Katherine Dion, MS, is the Project Manager at Texas A&M Corpus Christi; Kimberly Moore is the Superintendent at West Oso Independent School District; Dr. Robin Johnson is a a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Dr. Cherie McCollough is the PI of the Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi COS; Dr. Carmen Tejeda-Delgado is co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; all in Corpus Christi, Texas.Katherine DionDr. Faye Bruun is a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Katherine Dion, MS, is the Project Manager at Texas A&M Corpus Christi; Kimberly Moore is the Superintendent at West Oso Independent School District; Dr. Robin Johnson is a a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Dr. Cherie McCollough is the PI of the Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi COS; Dr. Carmen Tejeda-Delgado is co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; all in Corpus Christi, Texas.Kimberly MooreDr. Faye Bruun is a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Katherine Dion, MS, is the Project Manager at Texas A&M Corpus Christi; Kimberly Moore is the Superintendent at West Oso Independent School District; Dr. Robin Johnson is a a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Dr. Cherie McCollough is the PI of the Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi COS; Dr. Carmen Tejeda-Delgado is co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; all in Corpus Christi, Texas.Robin JohnsonDr. Faye Bruun is a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Katherine Dion, MS, is the Project Manager at Texas A&M Corpus Christi; Kimberly Moore is the Superintendent at West Oso Independent School District; Dr. Robin Johnson is a a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Dr. Cherie McCollough is the PI of the Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi COS; Dr. Carmen Tejeda-Delgado is co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; all in Corpus Christi, Texas.Cherie McColloughDr. Faye Bruun is a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Katherine Dion, MS, is the Project Manager at Texas A&M Corpus Christi; Kimberly Moore is the Superintendent at West Oso Independent School District; Dr. Robin Johnson is a a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Dr. Cherie McCollough is the PI of the Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi COS; Dr. Carmen Tejeda-Delgado is co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; all in Corpus Christi, Texas.Carmen Tejeda-DelgadoDr. Faye Bruun is a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Katherine Dion, MS, is the Project Manager at Texas A&M Corpus Christi; Kimberly Moore is the Superintendent at West Oso Independent School District; Dr. Robin Johnson is a a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Dr. Cherie McCollough is the PI of the Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi COS; Dr. Carmen Tejeda-Delgado is co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; all in Corpus Christi, Texas.