Montessori Botany Studies: Why It Is Time for a Change.

Coe, Elisabeth; Spears, Priscilla

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ERIC Number: EJ647744

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Montessori Botany Studies: Why It Is Time for a Change.

Coe, Elisabeth; Spears, Priscilla

Montessori Life, v14 n1 p37-39 Win 2002

Discusses the need to change the Montessori botany nomenclature cards to reflect the progress of the field over the past 55 years. Maintains that the materials used should reflect the goals of botany study for children. Provides a sample outline of lessons and nomenclature for the flowering plants. Discusses the need to use available reference books and field guides. (KB)

Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Botany, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Instructional Materials, Montessori Method, Montessori Schools, Preschool Children, Preschool Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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