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100 1 _aStenhouse, E.
_q(Ernest)
245 1 3 _aAn Introduction to Nature-study
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-01-30
505 0 _aSeeds and their early stages of growth -- How a green plant feeds -- The forms and duties of leaves -- Buds; the history of a twig -- How stems do their work -- Some common flowers -- Grasses -- Common forest trees -- Fruits: how seeds are scattered -- Ferns and horsetails -- Mosses, mushrooms, and moulds -- The rabbit: a typical mammal -- How a rabbit lives -- Some other mammals -- The pigeon: a typical bird -- The development and education of the chick -- Some familiar British birds -- Frogs and tadpoles -- The habits and life-histories of common insects -- Some crustaceans, molluscs, and worms -- Field-work; the school journey, monthly nature calendar.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"An Introduction to Nature-study" by E. Stenhouse is an educational guide focused on the principles of nature study written in the early 20th century. The publication aims to provide a foundation for understanding natural observation, specifically targeting younger students and teachers in the fields of biology and natural science. This approach emphasizes experiential learning through direct observation of familiar plants and animals, encouraging students to engage with the natural world more meaningfully. The opening of the book establishes the purpose and structure of the text, highlighting the shift in educational values towards Nature-Study as a way to develop keen observational skills rather than rote memorization of facts. The author introduces the concept that the study of nature should be accessible and engaging for all students, regardless of their prior knowledge. It outlines the book’s methodology, which includes practical instructions for experiments and observations, and the rationale for selecting particular plants and animals for study. By the end of the first chapter, readers are encouraged to make detailed observations and drawings as they explore the growth and structure of various seeds, laying the groundwork for a deeper appreciation of botanical life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNature study
653 _aNatural history -- Study and teaching
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61273
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