Bringing the Outside In: Insects and Their Galls.

Farenga, Stephen J.; Joyce, Beverly A.; Ness, Daniel; Wilkens, Richard

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ERIC Number: EJ663476

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Bringing the Outside In: Insects and Their Galls.

Farenga, Stephen J.; Joyce, Beverly A.; Ness, Daniel; Wilkens, Richard

Science Scope, v26 n4 p62-65 Jan 2003

Introduces gall-making insects and explains gall development. Explains how to bring galls into the classroom and conduct experiments. Suggests using gall systems to introduce students to the concepts of genetic control, biodiversity, plant and animal development, species interactions, biodiversity, and the flow of energy through the food web. (YDS)

Descriptors: Biodiversity, Biology, Entomology, Habitats, Plants (Botany), Science Education, Science Process Skills, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Focus issue: Addressing Misconceptions.

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