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Palmberg, Irmeli; Berg, Ida; Jeronen, Eila; Kärkkäinen, Sirpa; Norrgård-Sillanpää, Pia; Persson, Christel; Vilkonis, Rytis; Yli-Panula, Eija – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2015
Knowledge of species, interest in nature, and nature experiences are the factors that best promote interest in and understanding of environmental issues, biodiversity and sustainable life. The aim of this study is to investigate how well student teachers identify common local species, their interest in and ideas about species identification, and…
Descriptors: Student Teachers, Plants (Botany), Animals, Identification
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O'Connell, Raymond; Lehman, Jeffrey R. – Science and Children, 1986
Describes several hands-on science activities which focus on the use of apples. Suggests several ways of using apples to teach classification. Proposes a field trip to an orchard as a culminating activity. (TW)
Descriptors: Botany, Classification, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science