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Allen, Michael; Bridle, Georgina; Briten, Elizabeth – Primary Science, 2015
Microbes (by definition) are tiny living things that are only visible through a microscope and include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protoctists (mainly single-celled life forms such as amoebae and algae). Although people are familiar with the effects of microbes, such as infectious disease and food spoilage, because of their lack of visibility,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Elementary School Science, Microbiology, Scientific Literacy
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Allen, Michael; Ferrier, Suzanne; Sargeant, Joan; Loney, Elaine; Bethune, Graeme; Murphy, Gerard – Educational Gerontology, 2005
Caring for patients with dementia is complex and demanding. Since family physicians (FPs) provide much of this care, we examined their practices, learning needs, and barriers to care concerning Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. We surveyed 392 (approximately 50%) Nova Scotia FPs and conducted focus groups and interviews with: FPs; staff of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Patients, Physicians, Focus Groups