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ERIC Number: EJ366691
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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The Classroom Animal: Flour Beetles.
Kramer, David C.
Science and Children, v25 n5 p36-37 Feb 1988
Describes the flour beetle, "Tribolium confusum," and its life cycle, habitat, culturing requirements, and some possible uses of this beetle as a classroom animal. Discusses what children could learn from flour beetles. Explains how to get rid of beetles found in foods at home. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Entomology, Experiential Learning, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Science and Society, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Materials, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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