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Beam, C. C. – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1976
Various ways are suggested by which the more talented student may be challenged in an accelerated program while, at the same time, provision may be made for interaction among students of varying levels. Competitive contests among teams led by talented students are an important element of the horticulture course described. (AJ)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Classroom Techniques, Course Descriptions, Individual Differences
Wetzel, Mary C.; Taylor, M. Jo – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1991
Analysis of videotapes of training procedures with 12 developmentally disabled adults in a horticultural day work program found an overall staff emphasis on selectively attending to workers' successful behavior with evidence of both efficiency and effectiveness of this approach. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Developmental Disabilities, Efficiency, Horticulture
Eames-Sheavly, Marcia – Taproot, 1998
Proposes that it is critical for children to understand and appreciate plants, and that gardening can be integrated into the regular school curriculum. Gives examples of "pizza garden" and flower garden projects related to math, science, language arts, creative arts, nutrition and health, physical education, Earth stewardship, music, social…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Experiential Learning, Gardening
American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, Wheeling, WV. – 1985
Papers presented at the 1985 conference of the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA) are provided in these proceedings. The papers are listed alphabetically by first author in the subject index (table of contents) under these headings: birds (seven papers); conservation and research (eight papers); education (14 papers);…
Descriptors: Animals, Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment), Educational Research
Schweitzer, L. E. – Journal of Agronomic Education, 1986
Describes the organization of a crop production systems course for undergraduates in agriculture. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and student interaction and co-operation while working on grain farms and in the classroom. Samples of student evaluations of the course are included. (ML)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Production, Agronomy, College Science
Karnok, Keith J.; Connors, Krista L. – Journal of Agronomic Education, 1986
This paper is the first of a two-part series which discusses the findings related to lecture information in beginning crop science courses offered in Land Grant institutions. Survey results revealed considerable differences regarding course organization and teaching methods, but similarities in overall goals and topic areas. (ML)
Descriptors: Agricultural Colleges, Agricultural Education, Agronomy, College Science

Kramer, David C. – Science and Children, 1983
Describes a procedure for starting tree cuttings from woody plants, explaining "lag time," recommending materials, and giving step-by-step instructions for rooting and planting. Points out species which are likely candidates for cuttings and provides tips for teachers for developing a unit. (JM)
Descriptors: Botany, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Horticulture

Illinois Univ., Urbana. Cooperative Extension Service. – 1996
This document, concerning the 4-H horticulture project, includes a leader's guide and three youth activity guides. The leader's guide can be used to plan group project meetings that are both fun and educational. Activities can be adapted to various age groups. The leader's guide includes basic information for growing plants indoors and outdoors,…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Botany, Earth Science, Ecology
Schilder, Rosalind – Instructor, 1983
Teachers who follow this monthly schedule for starting and cultivating plants in their classrooms can look forward to blooms and greenery throughout the year. Advice on choosing plants, making cuttings, forcing bulbs, rooting sweet potatoes and pineapples, and holding a Mother's Day plant sale is included. (PP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Fishman, Ann – Humanities, 1995
Considers the contributions of John Bartram, a self-taught botanist and farmer in Colonial America. Bartram collected and classified hundreds of North American plant species, eventually enjoying international renown as a botanist. His 102-acre farm and garden in Pennsylvania have been restored and preserved. (MJP)
Descriptors: Botany, Colonial History (United States), Ecology, Floriculture
Gray, Paul; Seddon, Toby – Health Education, 2005
Purpose: To report on findings from the evaluation of two innovative community-based prevention projects in the UK targeted at children disaffected from school, one involving football the other horticulture. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative inquiry focusing on three areas: "theories of change" underpinning the projects; referral…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Team Sports, Program Effectiveness, Horticulture
Palmer, Virginia C., Ed. – 1983
This manual presents some current, state-of-the-art examples of forestry programs in West Africa. It is based on the collective experiences of foresters and of local farmers and herders. Since many of the problems of reforestation of dry areas are the same worldwide, the text (which focuses on the broad subject of project implementation) includes…
Descriptors: Botany, Classification, Community Involvement, Developing Nations
Still, Steven – 1985
This slide script, part of a series of slide scripts designed for use in vocational agriculture classes, deals with ornamental annual plants and their uses. Included in the script are narrations for use with a total of 254 slides illustrating 97 different plants. At least two slides are provided for each plant: one shows the growth habits of the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Botany, Floriculture
Amarillo Coll., TX. – 1988
This guide is intended for use by licensed irrigators who wish to teach others how to design and install residential and commercial irrigation systems. The materials included in the guide have been developed under the assumption that the instructors who use it have little or no formal training as teachers. The first section presents detailed…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Design, Equipment Utilization, Fluid Mechanics
Palmer, Virginia C., Ed. – 1979
This is the French translation for a manual which presents some current, state-of-the-art examples of forestry programs in West Africa. It is based on the collective experiences of foresters and of local farmers and herders. Since many of the problems of reforestation of dry areas are the same worldwide, the text (which focuses on the broad…
Descriptors: Botany, Classification, Community Involvement, Developing Nations