Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ773157
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Sep
Pages: 3
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
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Teaching through Trade Books: The Dirt on Soil
Royce, Christine Anne
Science and Children, v45 n1 p16-18 Sep 2007
Have you ever played in the dirt? Repotted a plant? Planted a garden? In each and every one of these activities, you touched something that is a valuable resource in our lives--dirt! This month's column has students investigating different aspects of something that is right beneath our feet but plays an important role in the daily lives of many organisms. (Contains 1 print and 1 online resource.)
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Biological Sciences, Soil Science, Instructional Materials, Childrens Literature, Primary Education, Science Activities, Learning Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Kindergarten; Primary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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