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What Does Culture Have To Do With Teaching Science?

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Title: What Does Culture Have To Do With Teaching Science?
Authors: Madden, Lauren1 maddenL@tcnj.edu, Joshi, Arti2
Source: Science & Children. Sep2013, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p66-69. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Botany study & teaching, *Science education (Elementary), *Cultural awareness, *Home & school, Ethnobiology, Indians (Asians), Biology, Religion
Abstract: The article provides information on teaching botany through the cultural beliefs of Asian Indians and Hinduism, particularly commenting on folk-biology. It addresses the East Asian differences in the culturally-centered beliefs around plant growth, the increasing number of immigrants from India to the U.S. and its potential impact on education, and the importance of ensuring a culturally-sensitive education.
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  Data: The article provides information on teaching botany through the cultural beliefs of Asian Indians and Hinduism, particularly commenting on folk-biology. It addresses the East Asian differences in the culturally-centered beliefs around plant growth, the increasing number of immigrants from India to the U.S. and its potential impact on education, and the importance of ensuring a culturally-sensitive education.
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