Outlines of Lessons in Botany, Part I; from Seed to Leaf by Jane Newell Moore

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Author Moore, Jane Newell, 1857-1945
Title Outlines of Lessons in Botany, Part I; from Seed to Leaf
For the Use of Teachers, or Mothers Studying with Their Children
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Keren Vergon, Leonard D. Johnson, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Outlines of Lessons in Botany, Part I: From Seed to Leaf" by Jane Newell Moore is a scientific publication aimed at teachers and mothers engaging with children, written in the late 19th century. The book provides a structured framework for teaching botany, emphasizing hands-on observation and experimentation over mere memorization of technical classifications. It focuses on the study of flowering plants and discusses various aspects of plant life, from seeds to leaves, aiming to cultivate a love for nature and a deeper understanding of biological processes in young learners. The opening of the work sets the stage for a practical and accessible exploration of botany tailored for a classroom environment. Moore begins with the importance of fostering observation skills among pupils and offers outlines for lessons that encourage active engagement with plants. The first few sections discuss the key uses of plants, covering topics such as food production and air purification through engaging experiments and discussions. Moore emphasizes the role of teachers as facilitators of discovery, promoting a method where children ask questions about the natural world around them, setting the foundation for a thorough understanding of plant life as they progress further in their studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
Subject Botany -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 10726
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Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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