Classification and the Dichotomous Key: Tools for Teaching Identification

Autor/inn/en	Watson, Sandy; Miller, Ted
Titel	Classification and the Dichotomous Key: Tools for Teaching Identification
Quelle	In: Science Teacher, 76 (2009) 3, S.50-54 (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0036-8555
Schlagwörter	Identification; Biology; Classification; Learning Processes; Scientific Concepts; Teaching Methods; Science Instruction; High School Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Identifikation; Identifizierung; Biologie; Classification system; Klassifikation; Klassifikationssystem; Learning process; Lernprozess; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin
Abstract	Classification is a vital science-process skill for all students to master. Understanding dichotomous keys as a means of classification enables students to better comprehend large amounts of information and understand how to organize, compare and contrast, and analyze that information. To biology students, mastering the dichotomous key provides an avenue through which they can identify any organism they come in contact with. This article discusses how to approach and teach the concepts of classification and identification in science classes. (Contains 5 figures.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10