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Peer reviewedBaize, Debra H.; Matthews, Catherine E. – Science Activities, 1999
Presents several activities designed to teach students about the characteristics, classification, life cycle, and uses of the luffa (gourd). (WRM)
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, Classification, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedCallison, Priscilla L.; Wright, Emmett L. – Science Activities, 1992
Describes an activity for studying weeds in grades four through nine. "Wanted" posters are prepared with the scientific name of a common weed and a few identifying features. Students find the plant, give it an "alias" or common name, and then draw the "wanted" picture. Presents six wanted posters and describes expansion lessons and follow-up…
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMiller, June K. – Science Activities, 1989
Discussed are the advantages and processes of making collections with children. An activity for making a classroom collection (herbarium folios) is described and includes materials and procedures. The processes of collecting and classifying are stressed. (CW)
Descriptors: Botany, Classification, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
