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LoC No.: 11029766
Title: A Guide for the Study of Animals
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "A Guide for the Study of Animals" by Worrall Whitney, Frederic C. Lucas, Harold B. Shinn, and Mabel E. Smallwood is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This manual is designed for secondary school students, aiming to facilitate the study of zoology through practical exercises and ecological concepts rather than exhaustive studies of individual organisms. It provides a framework for understanding various animal forms, their behaviors, and their ecological relationships, stressing the importance of encouraging curious exploration of local wildlife. The opening of the manual sets the stage by discussing the rationale behind its creation and the teaching philosophy of the time. It emphasizes the need for a more engaging and student-centered approach to zoology, moving away from traditional, college-oriented curricula. The authors highlight the significance of a broad introduction to animal life through accessible exercises that involve observation and interaction with common species found in the local environment. By promoting fieldwork and the use of reference materials, the guide seeks to enhance students' understanding of animal anatomy, behavior, and ecology, ensuring that learning is relevant and practical. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whitney, Worrallo
Author: Lucas, Frederic Colby
Author: Shinn, Harold Brough, 1877-
Author: Smallwood, Mabel Elizabeth
EBook No.: 34984
Published: Jan 16, 2011
Downloads: 215
Language: English
Subject: Zoology -- Laboratory manuals
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11029766
Title: A Guide for the Study of Animals
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Guide for the Study of Animals" by Worrall Whitney, Frederic C. Lucas, Harold B. Shinn, and Mabel E. Smallwood is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This manual is designed for secondary school students, aiming to facilitate the study of zoology through practical exercises and ecological concepts rather than exhaustive studies of individual organisms. It provides a framework for understanding various animal forms, their behaviors, and their ecological relationships, stressing the importance of encouraging curious exploration of local wildlife. The opening of the manual sets the stage by discussing the rationale behind its creation and the teaching philosophy of the time. It emphasizes the need for a more engaging and student-centered approach to zoology, moving away from traditional, college-oriented curricula. The authors highlight the significance of a broad introduction to animal life through accessible exercises that involve observation and interaction with common species found in the local environment. By promoting fieldwork and the use of reference materials, the guide seeks to enhance students' understanding of animal anatomy, behavior, and ecology, ensuring that learning is relevant and practical. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whitney, Worrallo
Author: Lucas, Frederic Colby
Author: Shinn, Harold Brough, 1877-
Author: Smallwood, Mabel Elizabeth
EBook No.: 34984
Published: Jan 16, 2011
Downloads: 215
Language: English
Subject: Zoology -- Laboratory manuals
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.