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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Sep
Pages: 2
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Puppets: A Science Teacher's Best Friend?
Croshaw, Charlotte; Willis, Amy
Primary Science, n119 p12-13 Sep 2011
There are numerous benefits from using puppets in the classroom. There is evidence to suggest that puppets have a positive impact in motivating children and promoting language development. In this article, the authors explore the use of puppets to teach food science and nutrition. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Puppetry, Creative Teaching, Learner Engagement, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Student Motivation, Nutrition Instruction, Food, Elementary School Science
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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