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Rybczynski, Stephen; Li, Zheng; Hickey, R. James – Science Teacher, 2014
Civilization simply would not exist without plants, yet their importance is often overlooked. As the nation's ability to respond to the botanical challenges associated with food production, climate change, invasive species, and biodiversity loss continues to decrease (Kramer, Zorn- Arnold, and Havens 2010), educators must discourage this…
Descriptors: Botany, Plants (Botany), Inquiry, Ecology
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Dockery, Michael – Journal of Biological Education, 1997
Recommends the use of seed beetles for studying animal behavior and provides suggestions for practical and project assignments. Sources for obtaining the beetles and a list of the equipment needed for their study and maintenance are provided. Answers to common concerns are addressed. (DDR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Entomology, Foreign Countries
French, John C.; And Others – 1975
This manual gives general information on plant pests and pesticides. First, the life-cycle and habits of some common insect pests are given. These include caterpillars, beetles and beetle larvae, and sucking insects. Next, plant diseases such as leaf diseases, wilts, root and crown rots, stem cankers, fruit rots, seed and seedling diseases, and…
Descriptors: Botany, Disease Control, Environment, Guides
Witt, William W.; And Others – 1976
This manual gives information on insects that damage crops. These fall in two categories: (1) insects with a complete life cycle such as butterflies and moths, boring insects, and beetles; and (2) those with a gradual life cycle. Also included are descriptions of leaf diseases, wilts and root and crown rots, stem cankers, fruit rots, seed and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Disease Control, Entomology
Herd, Meg – 1997
This book features activities, games, and crafts about gardening for children aged 6 to 12. The organization of the book is based on the seasons and the activities emphasize learning through fun. The spring section includes: (1) "Creating Your Own Vegetable Garden"; (2) "Safe Spraying"; (3) "What to Grow"; (4)…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Games, Gardening, Gardens
Garbutt, Barb – Inside Out: Michigan Outdoor Education Association Newsletter, 1983
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT: In this day and age of budget problems, school districts are cutting back on many programs, one of which is field trips. Why worry? There must be dozens of trips that can be made on the playground of your school. Let's look into activities that can be accomplished there. SOIL STUDIES: Have you ever…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education