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Why is botany important? 8 benefits of teaching botany

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With all the focus on technology careers, math, and science, we might wonder, why is botany important? Why bother teaching kids about plants? Isn’t it enough that they know the basics? As a Master Herbalist, I’m biased, of course, but I have a definite list of answers to the question of why is botany important. Here are eight benefits of teaching botany. Why is botany important? 8 benefits of teaching it Many high school biology textbooks include botany as a small chapter buried within lots of microbiology and other topics. This may lead many young people to believe that botany …

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How to Teach Kids About Plants: The Best Ideas Ever!

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I really hate how schools teach kids about plants. It’s soooo boring! If you really want to know how to teach kids about plants, don’t use a textbook. And, don’t make it a short little chapter in a biology book, either. I certainly didn’t develop my love for plants from those types of resources typically used in schools. The best ways to instill a passion for plants and the outdoors are through experiences with the plants themselves. Check out these favorites. How to Teach Kids About Plants Play with plants Some of my earliest experiences with plants involved pretending with …

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Learning outside inspires new interests

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Now that we can get outside and enjoy nicer weather, our spirits rise. But, what do we do outside? There are many benefits to outdoor play, but what if your kids are older? What can they be learning outside? Farmers and gardeners might not have this problem because there’s always something that needs to be done. However, most of us need some ideas other than grilling or playing catch. My younger son complains a lot about this. “But, what do we DO? There’s nothing to DO,” he laments. Well, I know that learning outside inspires new interests because I’ve been …

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