Jayadeva, G.S.
(2009)
From the real to the abstract.
Learning Curve (12).
pp. 17-18.
ISSN 2582-1644
Abstract
This process of observation and recording gives
children an opportunity to learn the skill of
measurement and of recording data accurately. They
also learn to recognize patterns in a biological
phenomenon and hence learn to predict results in a
similar situation. Apart from this, we could draw a vital
link to maths through this biology experiment. The
growth of the roots and shoots, recorded as
centimeters, are no doubt numbers. Yet these are not
lifeless numbers, but represent a live phenomenon.
Using these data, children developed a bar graph and a
line graph.In this experiment also, the numbers were not
lifeless. At the same time, we debated as to why
the head has developed to its maximum size at
such an early age. How many neurons are there at
birth? Do neurons increase in the life time of
an individual?
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