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ERIC Number: EJ681290
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Nov-1
Pages: 17
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0263-5143
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Children's Perceptions of Plants Following Their Visit to the Eden Project
Bowker, Rob
Research in Science and Technological Education, v22 n2 p227-243 Nov 2004
The study described is part of a larger research programme designed to investigate primary aged children's learning during a visit to the Eden Project. Children from eight primary schools were interviewed approximately four weeks after a one-day, teacher-led visit to the Eden Project (EP) in Cornwall. Their responses revealed that the children enjoyed their visit to the EP and were affected by the sensory experience of being immersed in such a profusion of plants from around the world. The children showed interest in the plants that were relevant to their lives but were often unsure of the relationship between plants, people and resources. The analysis highlights the need for teachers to integrate a visit to the EP within their school's curriculum, particularly in respect of prior preparation and mediation, in order to capitalize effectively on the children's experiences during their visit to the Eden Project.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Primary Education
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Language: English
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