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Nelson, Lyle E. – Journal of Agronomic Education, 1986
Offers perspectives and an overview of 35 years of teaching an elementary course in soils at Mississippi State University. Discusses the nature of and changes over the years in course content, teaching methods, and student characteristics. Explains the principles that guided instruction in the course. (ML)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, College Science, Course Content
Thien, Steve J. – Journal of Agronomic Education, 1986
Describes a computer program, Residue Management, which is designed to supplement discussions on the Universal Soil Loss Equation and the impact of tillage on soil properties for introductory soil courses. The program advances the user through three stages of residue management. Information on obtaining the program is also included. (ML)
Descriptors: Agronomy, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Environmental Education
Whiteley, Liz; Gibbon, Jamie; Hofgartner, Jon; Mason, Craig; Willmetts, Helen – Journal of Biological Education, 2003
An investigation is described that would be suitable for A-level or first year degree Biology or Environmental Science students. Crop plants were grown in different concentrations of lead chloride and lead nitrate. French beans, carrots and Brussels sprouts were all inhibited at concentrations over 0.01 mol dm[superscript -3] showing stunted root…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Experiments, Environmental Education, Lesson Plans