Doctor Ward's Accidental Terrarium.

Hershey, David R.

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ERIC Number: EJ523658

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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Doctor Ward's Accidental Terrarium.

Hershey, David R.

American Biology Teacher, v58 n5 p276-81 May 1996

Presents the story of the accidental invention of the Wardian case, or terrarium, by Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward. Advocates the use of this story in teaching precollege biology as an illustration of how a chance event can lead to a major scientific advancement and as an example of the common occurrence of multiple discovery in botany. Contains 34 references. (JRH)

Descriptors: Biology, Discovery Processes, Educational Strategies, Plants (Botany), Science Equipment, Science History, Science Instruction, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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